Daecheong Dam (대청댐)

Daecheong Dam (대청댐)

– Homepage
www.kwater.or.kr

– Tel
+82-43-930-7332

Daecheong Dam is a multi-purpose dam consisting of a 72 meter-tall and 495 meter-long concrete gravity dam and rockfill dam. It is located on the Geumgang River where Daejeon and Chungcheongbuk-do meet. There are three additional support dams in the area of the main dam to help control the river’s flow. The dam also serves as a power source for the nearby areas of Daejeon and Cheongju. Construction of the dam took nearly six years, started in March 1975 and completed in 1980.

The observatory, located at Palgakjeong Service Area, offers a great view of Daecheongho Lake. A variety of fascinating items are displayed in the Water Culture Center on the left bank of Daecheong Dam. A nearby grassy meadow promises a relaxing and comfortable rest, while local delicacies such as spicy fish stew using freshwater fish and marinated grilled eel are a delight to taste.

– Address : 618-136, Daecheong-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-43-930-7332

– Parking
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– Day Off
[Daecheong Dam Water Culture Center] Mondays, New Year’s Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

– Operating Hours
[Daecheong Dam Water Culture Center] 10:00-17:00 (* Last admission 16:50)

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Daecheong Dam Observatory (대청댐 전망대)

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– Homepage
https://www.kwater.or.kr/main.do?s_mid=1

– Tel
+82-43-201-0911

Daecheong Dam Observatory overlooks the clear waters of Daecheongho Lake. At the site is Water Culture Center that offers various things to see relating to the dam as well as informational visual aids related to water. The Dacheonggyo Bridge by the observatory connects to Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park in Daejeon.

⊙ Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park (금강로하스대청공원)

– Homepage
www.daedeok.go.kr

Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park is situated near the Geumgang River and Daechung Dam. It borders Daecheongho Lake and the Geumgang River, featuring a waterfront deck where visitors can observe various bird species such as herons and the Red Leaf Willow habitat. The park also includes the Daecheong Culture Exhibition Hall, a lawn area, a Rock Garden, a Metasequoia Forest Park, and a children’s forest playground.

⊙ Red Leaf Willow Habitat (왕버드나무군락지)

Red Leaf Willow Habitat is located near Daechung Dam and Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park, along the Geumgang River. This area is ideal for photography, offering stunning views during sunrise and sunset, with sunlight and mist creating a picturesque scene. The decaying wood of the trees in the wetland area can even emit light on its own during the nighttime.

⊙ Cheongnamdae Presidential Villa (청남대)

– Homepage
chnam.chungbuk.go.kr

– Tel
+82-43-257-5080

Cheongnamdae, which means “Cheong Wa Dae in a warm southern land,” was once a private villa used by former presidents of Korea. Cheongnamdae became open to the public on April 18, 2003. It is located near Daecheong Dam in Cheongwon-gu, Chungcheongbuk-do and was built in 1983. The total area spans 1,825,000ｍ² and consists of a main building, golf range, heliport, and fishing area. The natural environment surrounding the area has been well preserved, serving as a home to wildlife, including over 143 species of wild flowers and 124 species of trees as well as several endangered species.