Danjiangkou Shuiku Reservoir

Address: Danjiangkou Reservoir, Danjiangkou, Hubei/Henan border region, China

Danjiangkou Shuiku is the Danjiangkou Reservoir, a large artificial reservoir on the Han River in central China formed by the Danjiangkou Dam. It serves as a major water storage and regulation facility for the surrounding region.

The Danjiangkou Dam and reservoir were constructed in the mid-20th century; the dam and reservoir system were later raised and upgraded in the 2000s to increase storage capacity and to supply the South-to-North Water Transfer project.

The reservoir sits on the Han River in central China, straddling the provinces of Hubei and Henan near the city of Danjiangkou, and is a major hydrological feature of the region.

• Role in water transfer: The reservoir is a major source for the Middle Route of China’s South-to-North Water Transfer project, supplying water northward from central China.
• Modern upgrade: The dam underwent a significant heightening and upgrade in the 2000s to increase storage capacity and raise the reservoir water level to support inter-basin transfer operations.

What to See#

• Danjiangkou Dam: The dam structure on the Han River that created the reservoir was raised and upgraded as part of a project to increase storage for the South-to-North Water Diversion; the dam and reservoir are the core engineered components of the site.

Accessible by road from Danjiangkou city; the dam and reservoir are regional attractions with roads linking to nearby towns and provincial highways. Long-distance visitors typically arrive via regional train or bus to Danjiangkou and then local transport to reservoir viewpoints.

• Danjiangkou Reservoir is a major water infrastructure site-observe safety signage and restricted zones.
• Combine a visit with local historical sites in the Hubei/Henan border region if planning an extended trip.
• Boat tours may be available in peak tourism seasons-check local operators.