Shenwo Reservoir

Shenwo Reservoir

Shenwo Reservoir is one of the large reservoirs in Liaoning Province. Located on the main course of the Taizi River at the junction of Liaoyang County, Dengta County, and Gongchangling District, it is 40 kilometers from the city center and covers a reservoir area of 5,334 hectares. The dam of Shenwo Reservoir is majestic, the water vast and boundless, the natural landscape beautiful, and the scenery varies with the seasons. The surrounding vegetation coverage rate exceeds 90%, with rare flowers, exotic plants, mountain delicacies, wild fruits, and medicinal herbs spread across the mountains and valleys.

Hares, pheasants, and wild geese can be found around the ditches and watersides. The Shenwo Reservoir Scenic Area includes the Mountain Gate Zone, Service Zone, Mountain Climbing Zone, Wanghaiquan Temple, Comprehensive Recreation Zone, Taizi River Tourist Zone, and Yidan Mountain Scenic Area.

Shenwo Reservoir was completed in 1973. It is located east of Nansha Village in Gongchangling District, Liaoyang City, along the middle section of the Taizi River's main course. The reservoir dam is 50.3 meters high and 532 meters long, and is a reinforced concrete gravity dam. With a water storage capacity of 791 million cubic meters, it serves as a comprehensive hydraulic hub project for flood control, irrigation, power generation, industrial water supply, and tourism development.