Goose Dam

　　   Goose Dam is situated on the irrigation channel of the Yangtian Weir, approximately 1,500 meters west of the village committee of Bao Shan Village, Bao Shan Town, Chenggu County. Legend has it that when Yang Congyi was constructing the Yangtian Weir, he built Goose Dam to ensure the safe flow of water through the weir channel and to irrigate 300 acres of land on the southern slope of Bao Shan. The dam is named for its overall structure, which is slightly shaped like a goose. The entire dam covers an area of about 300 square meters. On the eastern side of the dam is a water-retaining gate, while the southern side features three water-diverting gates and one irrigation gate. The entire project was originally constructed using stone slabs, tung oil, and lime. Since the land still requires irrigation today, parts of the dam’s channel have been renovated with modern materials, and buildings have been erected over the water-diverting gates. In 2011, Goose Dam was designated as a cultural heritage site by the People's Government of Chenggu County.