- Source: Zhexi Reservoir
Zhexi Reservoir (simplified Chinese: 柘溪水库; traditional Chinese: 柘溪水庫; pinyin: Zhèxī Shuǐkù) is a reservoir in Anhua County, Hunan, China. It covers a total surface area of 22,640 km2 (8,740 sq mi) and has a storage capacity of some 3,020,000,000 m3 (1.07×1011 cu ft) of water.
Dam
The Zhexi Dam was built at the outlet of the reservoir. It was built from June 1958 to 1962, and the first generator was operational on 28 January 1962.
Public Access
Zhexi Reservoir open to visitors for free. It is a popular recreation area for fishing and tourism.