LOCATION
Nakhon Phanom province
OWNER
Royal Irrigation Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
DESCRIPTION
The Lower Nam Kam reservoir covers surface area of 30 sq.km. with average storage capacity of approximately 36 million cu.m. at 138.5 m. MSL. The irrigation gate is located at Ban Non Sang and equipped with pool-type fish ladder. The project could irrigate up to 70,000 rais (11,200 hectares) after all 3 development phases had completed. The Phase 3 development includes the construction of 8 pump stations at Mekong River bank to supply water into Nam Kam reservoir during dry season.
CONSTRUCTION COST
1,780 million Baht (71.2 million USD) (1 USD : 25 Baht)
SERVICE RENDERED
– Topographic survey and mapping;
– Feasibility study;
– Environmental impact assessment;
– Detailed engineering design.
DURATION
February 1993 – March 1995