The Gongguoqiao Dam is a gravity dam on the Lancang (Mekong) River in Yunlong County of Yunnan Province, China. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation. Construction began in 2008, and the river was diverted around the dam site in 2009. The next year concrete placement began, and in 2011 the first generator was commissioned. The 900 MW power station was fully operational on 21 June 2012.[1][2]

Gongguoqiao Dam
Location of Gongguoqiao Dam in China
Country	China
Location	Yunlong County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan
Coordinates	25°35′10.42″N 99°20′8.06″E
Purpose	Power
Status	Operational
Construction began	2008
Opening date	2011
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Gravity, roller-compacted concrete
Impounds	Lancang (Mekong) River
Height	105 m (344 ft)
Length	356 m (1,168 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity	120,000,000 m3 (97,000 acre⋅ft)
Operator(s)	Huaneng Lancang Hydropower Co Ltd
Commission date	2011–2012
Type	Conventional
Turbines	4 x 225 MW Francis-type
Installed capacity	900 MW

See also

• Hydropower in the Mekong River Basin
• List of dams and reservoirs in China
• List of tallest dams in China

References