The Lower Paunglaung Dam is a gravity dam currently under construction on the Paunglaung River about 40 km (25 mi) east of Pyinmana on the border of Naypyidaw Union Territory and Shan State Burma. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation it will support a 140 MW power station. Preliminary construction on the dam site began in January 2005 and roller-compacted concrete placement for the dam commenced in October 2010.
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