Xekaman 3 Dam Break Causes a Shut Down

The break in the penstock isn’t the first, raising questions about the dam’s construction.

2016.12.22
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This image shows the Xekaman 3 dam after electrical production was shut down because of a break in the penstock. Photo taken by Khampon

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This image shows the Xekaman 3 dam after electrical production was shut down because of a break in the penstock. Photo taken by Khampon

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This image shows the Xekaman 3 dam after electrical production was shut down because of a break in the penstock. Photo taken by Khampon

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This image shows the Xekaman 3 dam after electrical production was shut down because of a break in the penstock. Photo taken by Khampon

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This image shows the Xekaman 3 dam after electrical production was shut down because of a break in the penstock. Photo taken by Khampon

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This image shows the Xekaman 3 dam after electrical production was shut down because of a break in the penstock. Photo taken by Khampon

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A map showing Xekaman 3 dam. Graphic: RFA

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