Tamanthi Dam

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Tamanthi Dam
 
Chindwin River at Monywa
LocationSagaing Div.   Burma
Coordinates25°21′41″N 95°18′41″E / 25.36139°N 95.31139°E / 25.36139; 95.31139
Construction began2007
Opening dateest.
Construction costUS$3 billion
Owner(s)Myanmar Electric Power Enterprise,
Dam and spillways
Type of damDam
ImpoundsChindwin River
Height80 m (262.5 ft)
Length0 m (0.0 ft)
Reservoir
Createsreservoir
Surface area17,000 acres (69 km2)
Maximum water depth0 m (0.0 ft)
Power Station
Installed capacity1,200 MW
Annual generation6,685 Gigawatt hours per year[1]
Website
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Location in Burma
Nearest city[[ ]]
Coordinates25°21′41″N 95°18′41″E / 25.36139°N 95.31139°E / 25.36139; 95.31139
ArchitectNational 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]

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Tamanthi [3] [4]

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External sources

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Map of dams in Burma[5] with Tamanthi Dam highlighted

References

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  1. ^ "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)
  2. ^ "Tamanthi Dam in Burma". Anti-Tamanthi Dam Campaign Committee. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
  3. ^ "Myanmar, India sign hydro deal". The Myanmar Times. Salween Watch. 11-22-2008. Retrieved 8 February 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "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)
  5. ^ Thangjalun (7-31-2006). "Thamanthi Dam & Kuki People's Fate". Burma Digest. Retrieved 20 February 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
Dam
Location  Burma
Coordinates3°N 0°E / 3°N 0°E / 3; 0
Construction began200
Opening dateest.
Construction costUS$ billion
Owner(s)Myanmar Electric Power Enterprise,
Dam and spillways
Type of damDam
ImpoundsRiver
Height0 m (0.0 ft)
Length0 m (0.0 ft)
Reservoir
Createsreservoir
Surface area0 km2 (0.0 sq mi)
Maximum water depth0 m (0.0 ft)
Power Station
Installed capacityMW
Annual generationGigawatt hours per year
Website
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Nearest city[[ ]]
Type: A Dam

Background

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Design

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Construction

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Impact

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References

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