Rivers of Thailand

Storage dam

Vajiralongkorn Dam

เขื่อนวชิราลงกรณ

Vajiralongkorn Dam is a storage dam on the Khwae Noi River in Thong Pha Phum District, Kanchanaburi province. Its reservoir holds 8,860 million m³. It was completed in 1984 and is run by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). Formerly named the Khao Laem Dam.

Reservoir storage today

96.3% of capacity at normal storage level

Water in the reservoir
8,534 million m³
Inflow
288 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 Vajiralongkorn DamVajiralongkorn Dam
The red dot is the dam; the dark line is the river it stands on.

Key facts

Location
Thong Pha Phum District, Kanchanaburi province
Coordinates
14.7994, 98.5969
Reservoir capacity
8,860 million m³
Dam height
92 m
Dam type
Concrete-faced rockfill dam
Installed power capacity
300 MW
Completed or opened
1984
Operator
Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Vajiralongkorn Dam?
Vajiralongkorn Dam is in Thong Pha Phum District, Kanchanaburi province.
What is the water level of Vajiralongkorn Dam today?
Vajiralongkorn Dam is 96.3% full, holding 8,534 million m³, as of 29 Sep 2026.
How much water can Vajiralongkorn Dam hold?
The reservoir of Vajiralongkorn Dam holds 8,860 million m³.
When was Vajiralongkorn Dam built?
Vajiralongkorn Dam was completed and opened in 1984.
Who runs Vajiralongkorn Dam?
Vajiralongkorn Dam is run by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
What is the Vajiralongkorn Dam called in Thai?
In Thai the Vajiralongkorn Dam is เขื่อนวชิราลงกรณ.