Tamanthi Dam[edit]

Dam
Dam
Location	Burma
Coordinates	3°N 0°E / 3°N 0°E
Construction began	200
Opening date	est.
Construction cost	US$ billion
Owner(s)	Myanmar Electric Power Enterprise,
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Dam
Impounds	River
Height	0 m (0.0 ft)
Length	0 m (0.0 ft)
Reservoir
Creates	reservoir
Surface area	0 km2 (0.0 sq mi)
Maximum water depth	0 m (0.0 ft)
Power Station
Installed capacity	MW
Annual generation	Gigawatt hours per year
	Website; []
Nearest city	[[ ]]
	Type: A Dam

Tamanthi Dam
Tamanthi Dam
	Chindwin River at Monywa
Location	Sagaing Div. Burma
Coordinates	25°21′41″N 95°18′41″E / 25.36139°N 95.31139°E
Construction began	2007
Opening date	est.
Construction cost	US$3 billion
Owner(s)	Myanmar Electric Power Enterprise,
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Dam
Impounds	Chindwin River
Height	80 m (262.5 ft)
Length	0 m (0.0 ft)
Reservoir
Creates	reservoir
Surface area	17,000 acres (69 km2)
Maximum water depth	0 m (0.0 ft)
Power Station
Installed capacity	1,200 MW
Annual generation	6,685 Gigawatt hours per year
	Website; []
	Location in Burma
Nearest city	[[ ]]
Coordinates	25°21′41″N 95°18′41″E / 25.36139°N 95.31139°E
Architect	National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (India)
	Type: A Dam

The Tamanthi Dam is a multi-use hydroelectric power, flood control and irrigation project planned to be built on the Chindwin river that flows through the heart of an area inhabited by the Kuki people in Western Sagaing Division of Burma. The dam site is at Leivomjang, a Kuki village between Tamanthi and Homalin.^[2]

Background[edit]

^ "Tamanthi Dam, Specifications". Burma Rivers Network. 2010. Retrieved 20 February 2010. {{cite web}}: Text "Companies Involved" ignored (help); Text "Finance" ignored (help); Text "Impacts" ignored (help); Text "Project Status" ignored (help)
^ "Tamanthi Dam in Burma". Anti-Tamanthi Dam Campaign Committee. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
^ "Myanmar, India sign hydro deal". The Myanmar Times. Salween Watch. 11-22-2008. Retrieved 8 February 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ "Bhel, NHPC in joint bid to bring Myanmar project back on track". LETTING THE RIVERS RUN FREE. Burma Rivers Network. 2-13-2009. Retrieved 8 February 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ Thangjalun (7-31-2006). "Thamanthi Dam & Kuki People's Fate". Burma Digest. Retrieved 20 February 2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)