Rivers of Thailand

Storage dam

Kaeng Krachan Dam

เขื่อนแก่งกระจาน

Kaeng Krachan Dam is a storage dam on the Phetchaburi River in Kaeng Krachan District, Phetchaburi province. Its reservoir holds 710 million m³. It was completed in 1966.

Reservoir storage today

98.7% of capacity at normal storage level

Water in the reservoir
701 million m³
Inflow
39.4 million m³ a day
Released
8.6 million m³ a day

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

Map of Kaeng Krachan DamPhetchaburiHua HinKaeng Krachan Dam
The red dot is the dam; the dark line is the river it stands on.

Key facts

Location
Kaeng Krachan District, Phetchaburi province
Coordinates
12.9169, 99.6303
Reservoir capacity
710 million m³
Dam height
58 m
Dam type
Embankment dam
Installed power capacity
19 MW
Completed or opened
1966

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kaeng Krachan Dam?
Kaeng Krachan Dam is in Kaeng Krachan District, Phetchaburi province.
What is the water level of Kaeng Krachan Dam today?
Kaeng Krachan Dam is 98.7% full, holding 701 million m³, as of 29 Sep 2026.
How much water can Kaeng Krachan Dam hold?
The reservoir of Kaeng Krachan Dam holds 710 million m³.
When was Kaeng Krachan Dam built?
Kaeng Krachan Dam was completed and opened in 1966.
What is the Kaeng Krachan Dam called in Thai?
In Thai the Kaeng Krachan Dam is เขื่อนแก่งกระจาน.