Xinfengjiang Reservoir
Encyclopedia
Xinfengjiang Reservoir is a man-made lake located in Heyuan
, Guangdong
, China
, formed since the damming of the Xinfeng River
(a tributary of Dong River) by the Xinfengjiang Dam
. The dam is about 6 km away from the downtown of Heyuan and 170 km away from Guangzhou
. In Guangdong, it is the greatest lake, which covers an area of 370 km² and has a storage capacity of 13.98 km³.
Xinfengjiang Reservoir is known for its clear and almost drinkable water, such as that used to produce the renowned Nongfu Spring brand of mineral water
(Generally, it is provided South China). Otherwise, the lake, which is famous for the name of "Wan Lv Hu"(it means a wide green view in Chinese),is an important tourist attraction of Guangdong
.
and full of water resource. Before 1958, the Xinfengjiang River is an important transport line in Heyuan and Xinfeng
.
Xinfengjiang Reservoir was founded in July, 1958 for preventing flood, regulating the river height and the shipping, irrigating the farm etc., and completed in 1969. At the time when it was built by the order of the local government, 6 towns
and many villages were flooded. Thousands of local residents had to settled in other region, such as the higher land in Heyuan (it was a county at that time), Xinfeng
, Longmen
, Boluo
, and so on. It was estimated that about 94311 outmigrated and 15524 were forced to move to the undisturbed mountains. The wealthiest area in former Heyuan County might be covered by water forever.
In 1984, Guangdong government allowed the lake to be a tourist attraction. It became a national park in 1993, the name "Wanlv Lake" was put forward to then.
with clear water. They held the belief that through selling water, the local residents' income may be improved. Then, there is a heated discussion among public. Some specialists proof the project's possibility. In Feb 2010, Xiaohua Liu, the mayor of Heyuan revealed that the project was passed, and the agreement between Heyuan and the seeking water cities was signed. "Through the piping system, Heyuan is able to supply 0.2 km² clear water to Shenzhen
and 0.1 km² to Guangzhou every year", Liu said.
Heyuan
-Language:In the great majority of Heyuan areas, Hakka Chinese is in general use.In the greater part of areas in the city, Dongyuan County, Lianping County, Heping County, Longchuan County etc., it belongs to the Yuezhong dialect group, while in Zijin County and part of Longchuan County, it belongs...
, Guangdong
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, formed since the damming of the Xinfeng River
Xinfeng River
The Xinfeng River is a river in Guangdong Province, China and a tributary of the Dong River. It's confluence with the Dong is in Heyuan. The river is dammed by the Xinfengjiang Dam, creating the large Xinfengjiang Reservoir....
(a tributary of Dong River) by the Xinfengjiang Dam
Xinfengjiang Dam
The Xinfengjiang Dam is a gravity dam on the Xinfeng River, upstream of its confluence with the Dong River, and just west of Heyuan City in Guangdong Province, China. The dam's power station has a 292.5 MW installed capacity and its reservoir supplies water for farming along with drinking water...
. The dam is about 6 km away from the downtown of Heyuan and 170 km away from Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
. In Guangdong, it is the greatest lake, which covers an area of 370 km² and has a storage capacity of 13.98 km³.
Xinfengjiang Reservoir is known for its clear and almost drinkable water, such as that used to produce the renowned Nongfu Spring brand of mineral water
Mineral water
Mineral water is water containing minerals or other dissolved substances that alter its taste or give it therapeutic value, generally obtained from a naturally occurring mineral spring or source. Dissolved substances in the water may include various salts and sulfur compounds...
(Generally, it is provided South China). Otherwise, the lake, which is famous for the name of "Wan Lv Hu"(it means a wide green view in Chinese),is an important tourist attraction of Guangdong
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...
.
History
Guangdong is located in the area of Humid subtropical climateHumid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters...
and full of water resource. Before 1958, the Xinfengjiang River is an important transport line in Heyuan and Xinfeng
Xinfeng County, Guangdong
Xinfeng County, Guangdong is a county of Guangdong Province, China. It is under the administration of Shaoguan city....
.
Xinfengjiang Reservoir was founded in July, 1958 for preventing flood, regulating the river height and the shipping, irrigating the farm etc., and completed in 1969. At the time when it was built by the order of the local government, 6 towns
Town (China)
When referring to political divisions of China, town is the standard English translation of the Chinese 鎮 . It is a fourth-level administrative unit, i.e...
and many villages were flooded. Thousands of local residents had to settled in other region, such as the higher land in Heyuan (it was a county at that time), Xinfeng
Xinfeng
Xinfeng may refer to the following places in mainland China or Taiwan:*Xinfeng County, Guangdong , of Shaoguan, Guangdong*Xinfeng County, Jiangxi , of Ganzhou, Jiangxi*Xinfeng, Zhenjiang , town in Dantu District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu...
, Longmen
Longmen County
Longmen County is a county of Guangdong Province, China. It is under the administration of Huizhou city....
, Boluo
Boluo County
Boluo County is a county of Guangdong Province, China. It is under the administration of Huizhou city.-Economy:Boluo County is said to be the home to the country's largest farm for raising the rare "Golden coin turtle" Cuora trifasciata.-Notes:...
, and so on. It was estimated that about 94311 outmigrated and 15524 were forced to move to the undisturbed mountains. The wealthiest area in former Heyuan County might be covered by water forever.
In 1984, Guangdong government allowed the lake to be a tourist attraction. It became a national park in 1993, the name "Wanlv Lake" was put forward to then.
Water supply
Xinfengjiang Reservoir was used to supply clear drinkable water to Heyuan since the time it was built. However, to prevent the water from pollution, the local industry was limited. In 2006, 6 members of parliament put forward a motion that Heyuan people are below the poverty line and wish to provide the welthier Pearl River DeltaPearl River Delta
The Pearl River Delta , Zhujiang Delta or Zhusanjiao in Guangdong province, People's Republic of China is the low-lying area surrounding the Pearl River estuary where the Pearl River flows into the South China Sea...
with clear water. They held the belief that through selling water, the local residents' income may be improved. Then, there is a heated discussion among public. Some specialists proof the project's possibility. In Feb 2010, Xiaohua Liu, the mayor of Heyuan revealed that the project was passed, and the agreement between Heyuan and the seeking water cities was signed. "Through the piping system, Heyuan is able to supply 0.2 km² clear water to Shenzhen
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is a major city in the south of Southern China's Guangdong Province, situated immediately north of Hong Kong. The area became China's first—and one of the most successful—Special Economic Zones...
and 0.1 km² to Guangzhou every year", Liu said.
See also
- Xinfengjiang DamXinfengjiang DamThe Xinfengjiang Dam is a gravity dam on the Xinfeng River, upstream of its confluence with the Dong River, and just west of Heyuan City in Guangdong Province, China. The dam's power station has a 292.5 MW installed capacity and its reservoir supplies water for farming along with drinking water...
- HeyuanHeyuan-Language:In the great majority of Heyuan areas, Hakka Chinese is in general use.In the greater part of areas in the city, Dongyuan County, Lianping County, Heping County, Longchuan County etc., it belongs to the Yuezhong dialect group, while in Zijin County and part of Longchuan County, it belongs...
- Dongyuan CountyDongyuan CountyDongyuan County is a county of Guangdong Province, China. It is under the administration of Heyuan city....
- Nongfu Spring (农夫山泉), Chinese mineral waterMineral waterMineral water is water containing minerals or other dissolved substances that alter its taste or give it therapeutic value, generally obtained from a naturally occurring mineral spring or source. Dissolved substances in the water may include various salts and sulfur compounds...
company based in the area.