Shihmen Reservoir -
The upper reaches of the Dahan River,originally called the Takekan
Creek, follows a very sharp descent, allowing for no water storage,
whereas below the reservoir along the banks at tirnes dry
conditions make for hardship. Work on the dam was begun in July
1956, and completed in June 1964. The eight-year construction job
cost NT$4.85 billion in all. The Shihmen Reservoir serves a number
of purposes, including irrigation, hydroelectric power, fresh water
supply, flood prevention and sightseeing.
Sightseeing -
The lake and mountains of the surrounding area make for a beautiful
prospect, rendering it the ideal spot for water-related recreation.
The setting undergoes seasonal transformations, providing a natural
drama with change after change in backdrop, for a scenic area that
is unparalleled elsewhere.
The Admission Fee: Free for hiking and biking, NT$30 for
Motorcycles, NT$80 for Small Vehicles.
Cache container
A
185X130X70(H) mm polyproprene box
Following the trail, you can visit top
of Shihmen Dam. In the mean time, you will know how difficult to
build this Reservoir.
Watching your
step! The trail is cliffy. The cache container is located within 2m
of trail side. Do NOT try to cross over the concrete drain or other
obstacle.
Traffic
Hiking or Biking is welcome