The Bang Lang Dam ( th, เขื่อนบางลาง, , ), also known as the Pattani Dam (, , ), is a multi-purpose
hydroelectric dam
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in the
Bannang Sata District of
Yala Province,
Thailand
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It was the first multi-purpose dam developed in Thailand's
southern region. The dam impounds the
Pattani River
Pattani River ( th, แม่น้ำปัตตานี, ; ; ms, Sungai Patani; Jawi: سوڠاي ڤتنا) is a river in southern Thailand, Thailand. It originates in Betong district, Yala Province and empties into the Gulf of Thailand
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, creating the
Bang Lang Reservoir. The dam and its accompanying power plant were developed as part of the Pattani Project.
Description
Bang Lang Dam is an earth core rockfill dam. It is long and high. Its reservoir has a maximum storage capacity of with a catchment area of .
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The dam is considered multi-purpose supporting electricity generation, irrigation, flood control, fisheries and recreation activities.][
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Power plant
The dam's power plant has three hydroelectric Francis turbine-generating units, each with an installed capacity of 24 MW.GWh
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References
Dams in Thailand
Rock-filled dams
Hydroelectric power stations in Thailand
Buildings and structures in Yala province
Dams completed in 1981
1981 establishments in Thailand
Energy infrastructure completed in 1981
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