Status Operational Type of dam Concrete gravity Height 101 m Catchment area 52,438 km² Impound Min River | Location Fujian Province Opening date 1996 Impounds Minjiang River Length 783 m Total capacity 2.6 km³ | |
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Similar Jinghong Dam, Geheyan Dam, Tianhuangping Pumped Storage P, Ertan Dam, Xiaowan Dam | ||
The Shuikou Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Minjiang River in Fujian Province, China. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation and it supports a 1,400 MW power station with 7 x 200 MW Kaplan turbines. The dam also provides navigation with a 500-ton ship lock and lift. Other purposes include flood control, irrigation and recreation.
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