Tamanthi Dam
edit| Tamanthi Dam | |
|---|---|
 Chindwin River at Monywa | |
| Location | Sagaing Div.  Burma |
| Coordinates | 25°21′41″N 95°18′41″E / 25.36139°N 95.31139°E |
| Construction began | 2007 |
| Opening date | est. |
| Construction cost | US$3 billion |
| Owner(s) | Myanmar Electric Power Enterprise, |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Dam |
| Impounds | Chindwin River |
| Height | 80 m (262.5 ft) |
| Length | 0 m (0.0 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | reservoir |
| Surface area | 17,000 acres (69 km2) |
| Maximum water depth | 0 m (0.0 ft) |
| Power Station | |
| Installed capacity | 1,200 MW |
| Annual generation | 6,685 Gigawatt hours per year[1] |
| Website [] | |
  Location in Burma | |
| Nearest city | [[ ]] |
| Coordinates | 25°21′41″N 95°18′41″E / 25.36139°N 95.31139°E |
| Architect | National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (India) |
| Type: A Dam | |
The Tamanthi Dam is a multi-use hydroelectric power, flood control and irrigation project planned to be built on the Chindwin river that flows through the heart of an area inhabited by the Kuki people in Western Sagaing Division of Burma. The dam site is at Leivomjang, a Kuki village between Tamanthi and Homalin.[2]
Background
editDesign
editConstruction
editImpact
editExternal sources
editMap of dams in Burma[5] with Tamanthi Dam highlighted
References
edit- ^ "Tamanthi Dam, Specifications". Burma Rivers Network. 2010. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
{{cite web}}: Text "Companies Involved" ignored (help); Text "Finance" ignored (help); Text "Impacts" ignored (help); Text "Project Status" ignored (help) - ^ "Tamanthi Dam in Burma". Anti-Tamanthi Dam Campaign Committee. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
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"Myanmar, India sign hydro deal". The Myanmar Times. Salween Watch. 11-22-2008. Retrieved 8 February 2010.
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"Bhel, NHPC in joint bid to bring Myanmar project back on track". LETTING THE RIVERS RUN FREE. Burma Rivers Network. 2-13-2009. Retrieved 8 February 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Thangjalun (7-31-2006). "Thamanthi Dam & Kuki People's Fate". Burma Digest. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
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Dam
edit| Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location | Burma |
| Coordinates | 3°N 0°E / 3°N 0°E |
| Construction began | 200 |
| Opening date | est. |
| Construction cost | US$ billion |
| Owner(s) | Myanmar Electric Power Enterprise, |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Dam |
| Impounds | River |
| Height | 0 m (0.0 ft) |
| Length | 0 m (0.0 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | reservoir |
| Surface area | 0 km2 (0.0 sq mi) |
| Maximum water depth | 0 m (0.0 ft) |
| Power Station | |
| Installed capacity | MW |
| Annual generation | Gigawatt hours per year |
| Website [] | |
| Nearest city | [[ ]] |
| Type: A Dam | |