Bang Lang Reservoir
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Bang Lang Reservoir (Template:Langx) is a reservoir in Bannang Sata District, Yala Province, southern Thailand. The reservoir is on the Pattani River.
The reservoir's dam, Bang Lang Dam, is 85 metres high with a crest of 422 metres long, and the reservoir has a capacity of 1,420 million cubic metres. It is used for irrigation and flood control as well as to produce 72 MW of electricity.[1]
History
Construction of the dam was approved on 3 April 1973. Construction started in July 1976. In June 1981 the dam was completed. It was officially inaugurated on 27 September 1981 by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
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External links
- Bang Lang Reservoir by EGAT (Thai)