| Coordinates | 42°56′59″N 127°07′55″E |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Location | Huadian |
| Status | O |
| Construction began | 1982 |
| Opening | 1985 |
| Dam height | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Dam length | 438 m (1,437 ft) |
| Dam elevation crest | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Dam crosses | Second Songhua River |
| Res capacity total | 1,630,000,000 m3 |
| Res elevation | 290 m (951 ft) |
| Plant commission | 1985-1987 |
| Plant turbines | 4 x 50 MW Kaplan-type |
| Plant capacity | 200 MW |
The Hongshi Dam is a gravity dam on the Second Songhua River located 30 km (19 mi) east of Huadian in Jilin Province, China. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation and its power plant has an installed capacity of 200 MW. Construction on the dam began in 1982 and the reservoir began to fill in November 1985. The first generator was operational in December 1985 and the last in October 1987. The 46 m (151 ft) tall dam creates a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 1,630,000,000 m3. The dam is named after the town of Hongshi, located 3 km (2 mi) downstream. The Baishan Dam is located upstream and the Fengman Dam downstream.[1]
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References
- ^ "Hongshi Station" (in Chinese). Sinohydro Corporation. Archived from the original on 22 May 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2012.