Qingnian Reservoir ( is a reservoir located in the town of Qingxi, Shaoshan, Hunan, China. Its drainage basin is about , and it can hold up to of water at full capacity.
Etymology The main builder of the reservoir is the hot-blooded youth of Shaoshan, so it is named "Qingnian Reservoir" (literally Youth Reservoir).
The reservoir provides drinking water and water for irrigation, and has also become a place for recreation for nearby residents and tourists.
History Construction of the reservoir began on 28 October 1958 and was completed in a few years.
In 2009, it was listed among the ninth group "National Water Conservancy Scenic Area" by the Ministry of Water Resources of the People's Republic of China.
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