Kaeng Krachan Dam
Dam location in Thailand
Country	Thailand
Location	Kaeng Krachan, Phetchaburi
Coordinates	12°54′57″N 99°37′51″E / 12.91583°N 99.63083°E / 12.91583; 99.63083
Purpose	Multi-purpose
Status	Operational
Opening date	1966 (1966)[1]
Owner(s)	Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Earth fill dam
Impounds	Phetchaburi River
Height (foundation)	58 m (190 ft)
Length	760 m (2,490 ft)
Elevation at crest	106 m (348 ft)
Width (crest)	8 m (26 ft)
Reservoir
Creates	Kaeng Krachan Reservoir
Total capacity	710,000,000 m3 (2.5×1010 cu ft)
Catchment area	46.5 km2 (18.0 sq mi)
Power Station
Operator(s)	Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
Commission date	1974 (1974)
Turbines	1 x 19 MW
Installed capacity	19 MW
Annual generation	70 GWh
Website Kaeng Krachan Dam at EGAT

The Kaeng Krachan Dam (Thai: เขื่อนแก่งกระจาน, RTGS: Khuean Kaeng Krachan, pronounced [kʰɯ̀a̯n kɛ̀ŋ krā.t͡ɕāːn]) is a multi-purpose hydroelectric dam in the Kaeng Krachan District of Phetchaburi Province, Thailand. The dam impounds the Phetchaburi River.^[2] It was officially opened in 1966 by King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit.^[1]

Kaeng Krachan Dam is an earth dam. It is 760 m (2,490 ft) long and 58 m (190 ft) high. Its reservoir has a maximum storage capacity of 710,000,000 m³ (2.5×10¹⁰ cu ft) with a catchment area of 46.5 km² (18.0 sq mi).^[2]

The dam is considered multi-purpose, supporting electricity generation, irrigation, water supply, fisheries and recreation activities.^[1] The islands in the reservoir were local hills prior to their submergence.^[3]

The dam's power plant has a single hydroelectric generating unit with an installed capacity of 19 MW. The annual power generation is 70 GWh.^[2]

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