Mingte Dam

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Mingde Dam is a rockfill dam across the Laotianliao River in central Touwu Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan. The Mingde Reservoir behind the dam serves mainly for irrigation and municipal water supply for Miaoli City. The dam consists of a main embankment 35.5 metres high and 187 metres long, holding back a reservoir with a capacity of 17.1 million cubic metres. The dam and reservoir control runoff from a catchment area of 61.08 square kilometres. A spillway located to the north of the main dam consists of a six-bay gated overflow section, with a release capacity of 1,200 cubic metres per second. ()

Local name: 明德水庫Opened: 1970 (54 years ago)Length: 614 ftCoordinates: 24°34'54"N, 120°53'2"E

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Mingte Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Miaoli Railway Museum, Miaoli Wenchang Temple, Yuqing Temple, Xindong Bridge.

4 miW
Museum
Miaoli Railway Museum, Miaoli
103 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Miaoli City, the Miaoli Railway Museum is a treasure trove for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Housed in the elegantly preserved Miaoli Railway Station, the museum offers a nostalgic glimpse into Taiwan's rich rail heritage.
4.6 miSW
Temple
Miaoli Wenchang Temple, Miaoli
117 min walk • Miaoli Wenchang Temple, formerly known as Yingcai Academy, is a temple in Miaoli City, Miaoli County, Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to Wenchang Dijun, the deity of culture and literature. Confucius and Cangjie were also worshipped in the main shrine.
3.8 miW
Temple
Yuqing Temple, Miaoli
97 min walk • Miaoli Yuqing Temple is a temple located in Miaoli City, Miaoli County, Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to Lord Guan or Guansheng Dijun, the deified form of Guan Yu.
4.3 miSW
Bridge
Xindong Bridge, Miaoli
110 min walk • The Xindong Bridge is a bridge connecting Gongguan Township and Miaoli City in Miaoli County, Taiwan.
2.1 miW
Area
Touwu, Miaoli
54 min walk • Touwu Township is a rural township in north-western Miaoli County, Taiwan.
3.8 miN
Museum
Zaochiao Charcoal Museum
97 min walk • The Zaochiao Charcoal Museum is a museum about charcoal in Zaoqiao Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan.
4.2 miW
Museum
Miaoli County Urban Planning Exhibition Center, Miaoli
107 min walk • The Miaoli County Urban Planning Exhibition Center is a gallery of in Miaoli City, Miaoli County, Taiwan about the history of Miaoli County.
5.1 miSW
Tunnel
Gongweixu Tunnel, Miaoli
130 min walk • Miaoli Tunnel, commonly known as Gongweixu Tunnel, is a former railway tunnel in Miaoli City, Miaoli County, Taiwan. In 2003, the tunnel was converted into a pedestrian walkway as part of Maolishan Park and is a popular tourist attraction.
4.4 miN
Locality
Zaoqiao
114 min walk • Zaoqiao Township / Zaociao Township is a rural township in northern Miaoli County, Taiwan.