Rivers of Thailand

Storage dam

Ratchaprapha Dam

เขื่อนรัชชประภา

Ratchaprapha Dam is a storage dam on the Phum Duang River in Ban Ta Khun District, Surat Thani province. Its reservoir holds 5,639 million m³. It was completed in 1987 and is run by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). Commonly called the Chiew Larn Dam. It dams Khlong Saeng, a tributary of the Phum Duang River.

Reservoir storage today

73.9% of capacity at normal storage level

Water in the reservoir
4,164 million m³
Inflow
11.5 million m³ a day
Released
5.1 million m³ a day

As of 30 Sep 2026 Data from the National Hydroinformatics Data Center (ThaiWater), HII, refreshed every 10 minutes

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

Key facts

Location
Ban Ta Khun District, Surat Thani province
Coordinates
8.9727, 98.8068
Reservoir capacity
5,639 million m³
Dam height
95 m
Dam type
Rockfill dam
Installed power capacity
240 MW
Completed or opened
1987
Operator
Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ratchaprapha Dam?
Ratchaprapha Dam is in Ban Ta Khun District, Surat Thani province.
What is the water level of Ratchaprapha Dam today?
Ratchaprapha Dam is 73.9% full, holding 4,164 million m³, as of 30 Sep 2026.
How much water can Ratchaprapha Dam hold?
The reservoir of Ratchaprapha Dam holds 5,639 million m³.
When was Ratchaprapha Dam built?
Ratchaprapha Dam was completed and opened in 1987.
Who runs Ratchaprapha Dam?
Ratchaprapha Dam is run by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
What is the Ratchaprapha Dam called in Thai?
In Thai the Ratchaprapha Dam is เขื่อนรัชชประภา.