Hubei is located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River. The Yangtze River passes through it from west to east. At the same time, the Han River flows through Hubei from northwest to southeast and finally merges into the Yangtze River. According to statistics, there are 755 lakes in Hubei, which is known as the "Thousands of Lakes". "Lake Province" is extremely rich in water resources. Below, I will introduce to you several famous reservoirs in Hubei.
Danjiangkou Reservoir is located in Danjiangkou City, Hubei Province and Xichuan County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. Its waters span the two provinces of Hubei and Henan. It is the largest artificial freshwater lake in Asia and the water source of the middle route of the National South-to-North Water Diversion Project.
Zhanghe Reservoir, the reservoir dam is located in Zhanghe Town, Jingmen City. Construction started in July 1958 and was completed in 1966. Zhanghe Reservoir is the largest reservoir under the jurisdiction of Hubei Province and a well-known artificial reservoir in China. one.
Fushui Reservoir is located in Tongshan County and Yangxin County. Construction started in August 1958 and was completed in 1964. It is a reservoir mainly for flood control and power generation, as well as irrigation, shipping, breeding and other comprehensive benefits. Large water conservancy project.
The Bailian River Reservoir spans Luotian County, Xishui County and Yingshan County. Construction started in the autumn of 1958. The main dam blocked floods and stored water in October 1960. It is the first artificial reservoir in eastern Hubei.
Huanglongtan Reservoir is located in the northeast of Zhushan County and the southwest edge of Shiyan City. Completed in 1978, it is a large reservoir with functions such as power generation and irrigation.
Lushui Reservoir, located in Chibi City, started construction in October 1958 and was completed in December 1969. In May 2002, it was listed as a national key scenic spot in the name of Lushui Scenic Area.
Jianshui Reservoir, the reservoir area spans the four counties and cities of Wufeng, Songzi, Shimen and Lixian in Hubei and Hunan provinces. Construction started in September 1958 and was completed in 1970. It is mainly used for irrigation and also has flood control. , power generation and other functions.
The Fuqiao River Reservoir is located in Macheng City. Construction started in December 1959. The dam was basically completed in July 1960. The project is mainly for flood control and irrigation, as well as urban water supply, industrial water supply, etc.
The Beishikou Reservoir is located in Yiling District, Yichang City. It was opened to store water in September 1991. The project is mainly for water storage for irrigation, and also has comprehensive benefits such as power generation and flood control.
Xiajiasi Reservoir is located in Mulan Township, Huangpi District, Wuhan City, so it is also called Mulan Lake. Construction started in November 1959 and was completed in November 1965. The waters above the reservoir have been developed into Mulan Lake provincial scenery. tourist area.