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The '''Xiaowan Dam''' ({{zh|s=小湾坝|t=小灣壩|p=Xiǎowān Bà}}) is a large hydroelectric [[arch dam]] on the [[Mekong|Lancang (Mekong) River]] in [[Yunnan|Yunnan Province]], southwest China. It is the world's highest arch dam and will be the second largest hydroelectric power station in China after the [[Three Gorges Dam]].<ref>http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2010-08/26/content_11204360.htm</ref><ref name=xinhua>{{cite news|url = http://www.karen.org/news2/messages/244.html|title = China's Xiaowan hydroelectric power station succeeds|publisher = [[Xinhua]]|date = 2004-10-29|accessdate = 2008-11-09}}</ref> Construction started on 1 January 2002.<ref>[http://news.sina.com.cn/o/2004-10-26/10564043086s.shtml 我国重点水电建设项目小湾水电站大江截流成功_新闻中心_新浪网]</ref> The river was dammed in October 2004.<ref name=xinhua/> The first generator was commissioned in September 2009 and the dam was complete in March 2010.<ref name=xinhua/> The first generator was commissioned in September 2009 and the dam was complete in March 2010. <ref>{{cite news|title=Photos: Yunnan Xiaowan cap into the world's highest arch dam (2)|url=http://energy.people.com.cn/GB/11117254.html|language=Chinese|accessdate=7 May 2011|newspaper=Beijing Times|date=10 Mar 2011}}</ref> |
The '''Xiaowan Dam''' ({{zh|s=小湾坝|t=小灣壩|p=Xiǎowān Bà}}) is a large hydroelectric [[arch dam]] on the [[Mekong|Lancang (Mekong) River]] in [[Yunnan|Yunnan Province]], southwest China. It is the world's highest arch dam and will be the second largest hydroelectric power station in China after the [[Three Gorges Dam]].<ref>http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2010-08/26/content_11204360.htm</ref><ref name=xinhua>{{cite news|url = http://www.karen.org/news2/messages/244.html|title = China's Xiaowan hydroelectric power station succeeds|publisher = [[Xinhua]]|date = 2004-10-29|accessdate = 2008-11-09}}</ref> Construction started on 1 January 2002.<ref>[http://news.sina.com.cn/o/2004-10-26/10564043086s.shtml 我国重点水电建设项目小湾水电站大江截流成功_新闻中心_新浪网]</ref> The river was dammed in October 2004.<ref name=xinhua/> The first generator was commissioned in September 2009 and the dam was complete in March 2010.<ref name=xinhua/> The first generator was commissioned in September 2009 and the dam was complete in March 2010. <ref>{{cite news|title=Photos: Yunnan Xiaowan cap into the world's highest arch dam (2)|url=http://energy.people.com.cn/GB/11117254.html|language=Chinese|accessdate=7 May 2011|newspaper=Beijing Times|date=10 Mar 2011}}</ref> |
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Xiaowan Dam is the highest arch dam in the world with height of {{convert|292|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name=xinhua/> It creates a {{Convert|15000000000|m3|ft3|abbr=on}} reservoir with an area of more than {{convert|190|km2|mi2|abbr=on}}.<ref name=chinadaily> |
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| url = http://www.china.org.cn/english/environment/42990.htm |
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| title = Xiaowan Dam, A Reservoir for Progress |
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| publisher = [[China Daily]] |
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| date = 2002-09-16 |
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</ref> The hydroelectric power station will eventually consist of six generating units with generating capacity of {{nowrap|700 [[Megawatt|MW]]}} each. The total generating capacity of the project will be {{nowrap|4,200 MW}}.<ref name=xinhua/> The first generator went into operation in September 2009 and the last one is expected in 2013.<ref name=xinhua/> The cost of the Xiaowan hydropower station is estimated at [[Renmimbi|¥]]32 billion (nearly [[United States Dollar|US$]]3.9 billion).<ref name=xinhua/> The hydroelectric power station is being constructed and operated by [[Huaneng Power International]].<ref name=guardian> |
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| url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2007/apr/06/outlook.development |
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| title = Dam the consequences |
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| publisher = [[The Guardian]] |
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| date = 2007-04-06 |
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</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last=Chun|first=Zouli|title=The world's highest dam - Xiaowan Concrete arch dam|language=Chinese|url=http://www.cws.net.cn/Journal/slxb/20009z/08.html|publisher=National Power Company, Kunming Investigation and Design Institute}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
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Revision as of 19:19, 11 May 2011
| Xiaowan Dam | |
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  Location of Xiaowan Dam in China | |
| Status | In use |
| Construction cost | US$3.9 billion |
| Power Station | |
| Operator(s) | Huaneng |
| Commission date | 2009 (first unit) |
The Xiaowan Dam (simplified Chinese: 小湾坝; traditional Chinese: 小灣壩; pinyin: Xiǎowān Bà) is a large hydroelectric arch dam on the Lancang (Mekong) River in Yunnan Province, southwest China. It is the world's highest arch dam and will be the second largest hydroelectric power station in China after the Three Gorges Dam.[1][2] Construction started on 1 January 2002.[3] The river was dammed in October 2004.[2] The first generator was commissioned in September 2009 and the dam was complete in March 2010.[2] The first generator was commissioned in September 2009 and the dam was complete in March 2010. [4]
Specifications
Xiaowan Dam is the highest arch dam in the world with height of 292 m (958 ft).[2] It creates a 15,000,000,000 m3 (5.3×1011 cu ft) reservoir with an area of more than 190 km2 (73 sq mi).[5] The hydroelectric power station will eventually consist of six generating units with generating capacity of 700 MW each. The total generating capacity of the project will be 4,200 MW.[2] The first generator went into operation in September 2009 and the last one is expected in 2013.[2] The cost of the Xiaowan hydropower station is estimated at ¥32 billion (nearly US$3.9 billion).[2] The hydroelectric power station is being constructed and operated by Huaneng Power International.[6][7]
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References
- ^ http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2010-08/26/content_11204360.htm
- ^ a b c d e f g "China's Xiaowan hydroelectric power station succeeds". Xinhua. 2004-10-29. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
- ^ 我国重点水电建设项目小湾水电站大江截流成功_新闻中心_新浪网
- ^ "Photos: Yunnan Xiaowan cap into the world's highest arch dam (2)". Beijing Times (in Chinese). 10 Mar 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2011.
- ^ "Xiaowan Dam, A Reservoir for Progress". China Daily. 2002-09-16. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
- ^ "Dam the consequences". The Guardian. 2007-04-06. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
- ^ Chun, Zouli. "The world's highest dam - Xiaowan Concrete arch dam" (in Chinese). National Power Company, Kunming Investigation and Design Institute.
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