Rivers of Thailand

Storage dam

Chulabhorn Dam

เขื่อนจุฬาภรณ์

Chulabhorn Dam is a storage dam on the Phrom River in Khon San District, Chaiyaphum province. Its reservoir holds 165 million m³. It was completed in 1972 and is run by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).

Reservoir storage today

73.5% of capacity at normal storage level

Water in the reservoir
120 million m³
Inflow
3 million m³ a day
Released
0 million m³ a day

As of 29 Sep 2026 Data from the National Hydroinformatics Data Center (ThaiWater), HII, refreshed every 10 minutes

Map of Chulabhorn DamChulabhorn Dam
The red dot is the dam; the dark line is the river it stands on.

Key facts

Location
Khon San District, Chaiyaphum province
Coordinates
16.5363, 101.6500
Reservoir capacity
165 million m³
Dam height
70 m
Installed power capacity
40 MW
Completed or opened
1972
Operator
Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Chulabhorn Dam?
Chulabhorn Dam is in Khon San District, Chaiyaphum province.
What is the water level of Chulabhorn Dam today?
Chulabhorn Dam is 73.5% full, holding 120 million m³, as of 29 Sep 2026.
How much water can Chulabhorn Dam hold?
The reservoir of Chulabhorn Dam holds 165 million m³.
When was Chulabhorn Dam built?
Chulabhorn Dam was completed and opened in 1972.
Who runs Chulabhorn Dam?
Chulabhorn Dam is run by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
What is the Chulabhorn Dam called in Thai?
In Thai the Chulabhorn Dam is เขื่อนจุฬาภรณ์.