Hedong Reservoir

Hedong Reservoir(simplified Chinese: 合东水库; traditional Chinese: 合東水庫; pinyin: Hédōng Shuǐkù) is a medium-sized reservoir in Hutian Town, Xiangxiang, Hunan, China.[1] It covers a total surface area of 2.07 square kilometres (510 acres). Its drainage basin is about 4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi), and it can hold up to 2,800,000 m3 (0.00067 cu mi) of water at full capacity.[2] It is the largest body of water and the largest freshwater lake in Hutian Town.

Hedong Reservoir
Frontal view of the dam of Hedong Reservoir.
Hedong Reservoir
LocationHutian Town, Xiangxiang, Hunan, China
Coordinates27°53′47″N 112°02′32″E
TypeReservoir
Native name合东水库  (Chinese)
Basin countriesChina
Built1970s
First flooded1970s
Surface area2.07 square kilometres (510 acres)
Max. depth186.2 m (611 ft)
Water volume2,800,000 m3 (0.00067 cu mi)

Dam

The dam is 39 m (128 ft) high.[2]

Function

Hedong Reservoir belongs to the first grade water source protection area (一级水源保护区) and is part of Xiangxiang's water supply network.

The reservoir provides drinking water and water for irrigation and recreational activities.

Public Access

Hedong Reservoir open to visitors for free. Fishing and hiking are activities around the reservoir.

Hedong Reservoir.
Panorama of Hedong Reservoir.

References
  1. Zhang Hong, ed. (2018). 《中国分省系列地图册：湖南》 [Maps of Provinces in China: Hunan] (in Chinese). Xicheng District, Beijing: SinoMaps Press. pp. 52–53. ISBN 978-7-5031-8949-4.
  2. "Hedong Reservoir". hunan.gov.cn (in Chinese). 2013-10-20.
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