The Manwan Dam () is a large
hydroelectric dam
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in
China
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. It is built on the
Mekong (Lancang) River with a capacity of 1,570
MW.
See also
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References
External links
The Manwan Dam, the first dam to be built across the Lancang (Mekong) River - 2003 (photo)* Yu Xiaogang & Jia Jiguo
An Overview of Participatory Social Impact Assessment for Manwan Hydropower Station in Lancang River(pdf)
Manwan Dam Social Impact Assessment
{{Dams on Mekong River Basin
Hydroelectric power stations in Yunnan
Dams in China
Dams in the Mekong River Basin
Dams completed in 1995
Buildings and structures in Lincang
Buildings and structures in Pu'er