Tapjeong Reservoir
Tapjeong Reservoir (탑정 저수지; also 탑정호, Tapjeongho) is a reservoir that has been classified as the second great scenic location in Nonsan, South Korea by the municipality. It is located in Mujeok-myeon, Gayagok-myeon, and Yangchon-myeon in Nonsan City, outside of the city proper. Freshwater fish such as carp, mandarin, and catfish are in the body of water.[1] Other significant fauna include cockscomb pearl mussels and golden and .[2] The water is used in part for irrigation of down-stream farms. The dam was recently re-built. There are a number of hotels and restaurants along the circumferential road where it is near the dam. Swimming is prohibited, though fishing is permitted and boating, including water-skiing, is seen on the lake.
History[]
The reservoir was constructed during the years 1941-1944.
During the second decade of the twenty-first century, work was completed on the waterfront, including an "eco-park" with walkways over a part of the reservoir and introduced aquatic and terrestrial plants.[3]
During the drought of 2012, the lowered water level in the reservoir killed more than two thousand of the rare large mussels.[2]
Statistics[]
Watershed area: 21,880 ha
Storage capacity: 31 611,000 m3
Irrigation area: 5,117 ha
References[]
- ^ "Error -페이지를 찾을수 없습니다".
- ^ a b "Water21 - magazine of the International Water Association News from 3 July 2012". IWA. Retrieved 2014-09-06.
- ^ "논산시, 탑정호 수변개발사업 추진 가속행보". 2013-08-02. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
- www.docstoc.com/docs/42886769/POSTER-PRESENTATION
- Lakes of South Korea