Kaeng Krachan Dam, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand Stock Photo

Kaeng Krachan Dam The dam is located in the vicinity of Amphoe Tha Yang 53.5 kms. from Phetchaburi township. There are two accessible roads to the dam, i.e., through Amphoe Tha Yang where one must go for an additional distance of 30 kms. or by Highway No. 4 where a right turm is to be made at KM. 186-187 for a distance of 30 kms.. Kaeng Krachan Dam was completed in the year 1966 having a height of 58 meters, length of 760 meters. The top width is eight meters while the widest part of the base is 250 meters. It can eliminate the water shortage problem in Amphoe Hau Hin through the mouth of the Phetch River area. This dam was constructed because the Phetch Dam cannot store water and when water level in the Phetch River is too high it has to be released uselessly. Therefore, Kaeng Krachan Dam was constructed to store water, then deliver to the Phetch Dam for distribution into the irrigated area.