The Dongjiang Dam is an arch dam on the Lishui River 14 km (9 mi) southwest of Zixing in Hunan Province China. The dam was constructed between 1978 and 1992 and supports a 500 MW hydroelectric power station. The dam also provides for flood control navigation and water supply. The dam’s first generator was operational in 1987 and the reservoir forced the relocation of 5.2 million people.
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