Mengkuang Dam
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Mengkuang Dam is the biggest reservoir in Penang with a storage capacity of
23,639 million litres of water is located in the Mengkuang Valley north of Bukit
Mertajam on the mainland.
The reservoir supplying fresh water to the peoples of Penang state in mainland
and island. It was officially opened by the former Governor, Dr. Tun Awang
Hassan in 1985.
A haven for nature lovers, the dam features a well-landscaped garden with
rubber, pinang and pine trees and some wildlife. Besides using the jogging
tracks and walking trails, fitness buffs also hold regular sporting and
recreational activities. The dam also being used to host the Penang
International Dragon Boat Festival.
Contact Information
Penang Water Authority Office
Bukit Mertajam
Opens: 6:00 am to 7.30 pm daily
Tel: +604 509 6509
Getting There
The dam is accessible via the Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE). Get off at the
Penanti exit from the BKE and drive on for about 2 km until you reach the
Mengkuang Dam.
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