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Chosŏn'gŭl
  
서해갑문

Revised Romanization
  
Seohae Gapmun

Address
  
Hancha
  
西海閘門

McCune–Reischauer
  
Sŏhae Kapmun

Opened
  
1986

Nampo Dam

Similar
  
International Friendship Exhibition, Juche Tower, Mansu Hill Grand Monument, Arch of Triumph, Grand People's Study Ho

North korea west sea barrage a k a nampo dam


The Nampho Dam or West Sea Dam, also known as the West Sea Barrage, is a tidal barrage located 15 km west of the special city of Nampho, North Korea. It is a huge, eight-kilometer-long system of dams, three lock chambers, and 36 sluices, allowing the passage of ships up to 50,000 tons. The dam closes the Taedong River off from the Yellow Sea. It was built from 1981 to 1986, with the resources of the whole country directed to this main construction project. The stated goal of the dam was:

  • The prevention of seawater intrusion into the fresh water, thus solving the water supply problem;
  • The irrigation of additional land, enlarging the arable territory of the region.
  • Foreign critics claim raising the Taedong river level has led to the loss of valuable farmland, contributing to the North Korean famine.

    The dam is considered a major accomplishment of North Korea, and is a commonly seen backdrop for North Korean television news broadcasts from Korean Central News Agency. It is also a typical stop for tour groups of international tourists, for whom there is a visitor center on P'i Do island. There, films are shown in different languages about the construction of the dam and the locks.

    The locks are at geographical coordinates 38°41′N 125°10′E.

    The dam's estimated total cost was US$ 4 billion.

    References

    Nampo Dam Wikipedia


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