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Notable lake · Chagang, North Korea

Wiwon Dam

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Wiwon Dam is a lake in Chagang, North Korea.

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Wiwon Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Wiwon Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Wiwon Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.90175, 125.97263. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Wiwon Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Wiwon Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Wiwon Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Wiwon Dam?

    Nearby: Hwando Mountain City (fort, 39 km), Gwanggaeto Stele (fort, 42 km), Wunü Peaks National Forest Park (sanctuary, 54 km), Shuifeng Reservoir (lake, 67 km), Tower of Immortality (fort, 9 km), Tower of Immortality (fort, 10 km).

    Is Wiwon Dam worth visiting?

    Wiwon Dam is listed as a notable lake in North Korea on Spotwander.