Water draw
N/A
Real-time conditions and historical storage trends
Observed at: 09/18/2026 07:00Daily operation date: 09/17/2026 00:00
Source: Water Resources Agency Reservoir Conditions and Daily Reservoir Operations datasets
💡 Operational Notes & FAQ
直潭壩
💡 Operational note: Maintains a steady head to continuously feed the Zhitam Water Treatment Plant from upstream releases.
Facility Operation
44.4 mLive Water Level
Effective capacity: 175 10k m³ (Desilting & flood regulation) · Run-of-river facility · Primarily raises river level for diversion/water supply without storage ratio monitoring
Real-time Hydraulic Briefing
Synthesized water storage and flow dynamicsCurrent water storage for 直潭壩 is at 87.8% with a water level elevation of 44.4 m. Storage is up 2.3% compared to yesterday at the same time (rising 2.3% in the past hour). Primary water supply covers Zhitam Treatment Plant serving over 4 million residents in Greater Taipei.
直潭壩 (ID: 10212) is an official Run-of-river Weir situated in the Xindian River, Tamsui River System, operated and managed by Taipei Water Department. In operation since 1984, this facility serves as a vital strategic pillar in Taiwan's regional water grid and flood mitigation network.
According to the latest observation, its effective water storage is approximately 153.7 (10k m³), with a storage ratio of 87.8% and a real-time water level elevation of 44.4 meters. Catchment area recorded 0.5 mm of rainfall today.
Primary functional purposes include Core Municipal Raw Water Intake for Greater Taipei, with key regional supply coverage extending across Zhitam Treatment Plant serving over 4 million residents in Greater Taipei.
Primary Supply Area:Zhitam Treatment Plant serving over 4 million residents in Greater Taipei
Core Municipal Raw Water Intake for Greater Taipei
Water level
44.4 m
▲ +0.06 m (vs Yesterday)Inflow
N/A
Total outflow
0 m³/s
— 0.0 m³/s (1 hr)Catchment rainfall
0.5 mm
Net Flow Balance
直潭壩 · Real-time hydrological balance and storage dispatch analysis
Inflow (Qin)
N/AUpstream catchment runoff inflow rateTotal outflow (Qout)
0 m³/sGate release and flood desilting rateNet Flow Balance (ΔQ)
N/AOfficial real-time inflow/outflow telemetry unavailable24 小時水文吞吐平衡走勢
雙向對稱流量觀測（上方為上游入流，下方為大壩放流，穿梭折線為淨出入差額）Discharge Gates & Facilities
Real-time telemetry for spillways, drainage tunnels, desilting tunnels, and power outlets.
Spillway outflowMain spillway gate release or crest free overflow
24h 待命常閉
Power outletHydroelectric turbine power generation discharge
24h 待命常閉
Desilting tunnelBottom desilting and sediment bypass tunnel
24h 待命常閉
Drainage tunnelDedicated flood diversion tunnel release
24h 待命常閉
Water drawMunicipal water, industrial, or irrigation draw
24h 待命常閉
Other outflowEcological baseflow or auxiliary facility release
24h 待命常閉
Hydrological Flow & Water Level History
Historical telemetry trends for inflow, outflow discharge, and live water level elevation.
Reservoir Specifications · Geographic Location
直潭壩 · Engineering profile and geospatial information
Managing AgencyTaipei Water Department
Facility TypeRun-of-river Weir
River SystemXindian River, Tamsui River System
Effective capacity175 10k m³
Year Completed1984
Geographic Location
24.9408°N, 121.5483°E新北市 · 新店區
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Frequently Asked Questions
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FAQ
💡 Operational note: Maintains a steady head to continuously feed the Zhitam Water Treatment Plant from upstream releases.