Ubolrat
Dam
 Easily
accessible, Ubolrat Dam is located approximately 50 kilometers
northwest from Khon Kaen, and can be reached by bus or hired
car. Officially opened on March 14, 1966, this massive dam
has a capacity of 2,550 million cu m, and forms a picturesque
lake.
Slightly
over 800 m in length and 32 m height, this dam is the largest
multi-sided dam in the Northeast, and was created to generate
electricity for eight neighboring provinces. Additionally,
this dam serves as a water reservoir, a fishery, and also
works to reduce damage from floods during the rainy season.
Recreational
facilities have been constructed by locals on one of the banks
of the reservoir, and offer swimming, water scooters, banana
boats, rowboats, and food stalls. Boat trips are also available
to some cottage accommodation located on the lake for about
600 baht.
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