Status Operational Height 105 m Impound Mekong | Purpose Power Opening date 2011 Construction began 2008 | |
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Similar Jinghong Dam, Huangdeng Dam, Nuozhadu Dam, Xiaowan Dam, Pianma | ||
The Gongguoqiao Dam is a gravity dam on the Lancang (Mekong) River in Yunlong County of Yunnan Province, China. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation. Construction began in 2008 and the river was diverted around the dam site in 2009. The next year concrete placement began and in 2011 the first generator was commissioned. The 900 MW power station was fully operational on 21 June 2012.
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