Waduk Gajah Mungkur

Gajah Mungkur reservoir is a reservoir which is located 3 km south of the City Wonogiri regency, Central Java Province. Waters of the artificial lake created by stemming the longest river in the island of Java, Solo river. Was built in the late 1970's and began operations in 1978. Reservoir with an area of ​​approximately 8800 ha in 7 districts can irrigate an area of ​​23 600 ha of rice fields in the area Sukoharjo, Klaten, Karanganyar and Sragen. In addition to supplying drinking water Wonogiri Cities also generate electricity from the hydroelectric power of 12.4 megawatts. To build the dam, the government moved people displaced by the reservoir waters bedol transmigration village to Sitiung, West Sumatra Province.

Gajah Mungkur reservoir is also a wonderful place for recreation. Here are the boat to circle the waters, as well as a fishing spot. Moreover, it can also enjoy their sport hang gliders (hang gliding). There is also a leisure park "Spring" is located 6 km south of the City of Wonogiri. In the dry season, water reservoirs will discharge a small and visible part of the reservoir base. Reservoir on the outskirts of the base used by local people to plant crops, like corn.

These reservoirs are planned to be 100 years old. However, sedimentation occurs causing an estimated age of the reservoir will not be long. Jasa Tirta Solo overwhelmed to perform maintenance on Reservoir Gajah Wonogiri Mungkur in the job. Damage to the watershed (DAS) which causes severe sedimentation of the reservoir is very high. 

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