The Chungju Dam is a
gravity dam on the
Namhan River
Namhan River (Namhan-gang, South Han River) is a major river of South Korea, the 2nd-longest. It is a tributary of the Han River. It is famous for clean and clear water, especially in its upper reaches and tributaries, and serves as a source of ...
, northeast of
Chungju
Chungju (충주시) is a city in North Chungcheong province, South Korea. Uamsan is a mountain located within the outskirts of the city.
The city is famous for the annual martial arts festival held in October. Also of note, former UN Secretar ...
in
Chungcheongbuk-do Province, South Korea. The purpose of the dam is
flood control
Flood control methods are used to reduce or prevent the detrimental effects of flood waters."Flood Control", MSN Encarta, 2008 (see below: Further reading). Flood relief methods are used to reduce the effects of flood waters or high water level ...
, water supply and
hydroelectric power generation. Construction on the dam began in 1978 and was complete in 1985. The tall dam withholds a reservoir of and supplies water to a 400 MW power station.
See also
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List of power stations in South Korea
The following page lists power stations in South Korea.
Non-renewable
Coal
All power station lists are based on the 7th Basic Electricity Supply Plan(2015)
Fuel Oil
All power stations with at least 500 MW nameplate capacity are listed.
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References
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Dams in South Korea
Hydroelectric power stations in South Korea
Gravity dams
Buildings and structures in North Chungcheong Province
Dams completed in 1985
Flood control in South Korea