The facility is home to an upper reservoir that functions as a battery, storing energy by pumping water uphill during low-demand periods.
The landscape features a wind farm consisting of large turbines that supplement the renewable energy capacity of the site.
The location is positioned on the edge of the Khao Yai mountain range, acting as a natural transition point between Central Thailand and the Isan region.
The reservoir below was originally constructed for irrigation and flood control before its integration into the hydroelectric pumped-storage project.
Lam Takhong Dam View Point is a vantage point situated along the ridge of Khao Yai Thiang, overlooking the expansive Lam Takhong Reservoir. The site serves as the primary observation area for the Lam Takhong Pumped Storage Power Plant, which utilizes the elevation difference between the upper and lower reservoirs. Visitors can view the wind turbine field located on the plateau surrounding the upper reservoir. The area features a paved walkway along the edge of the reservoir for panoramic vistas of the surrounding Nakhon Ratchasima landscape. The site is physically located near the upper reservoir facility of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
The edge of the upper reservoir facing the wide expanse of the water and the wind turbines.
Bring a windbreaker as the elevation and open reservoir area create consistent, strong winds.
Utilize the local shuttle services available at the base to reach the upper viewpoint efficiently.
Carry sun protection, as the elevated plateau offers very little natural shade.
Avoid visiting during the midday heat as the area is exposed with minimal shade; do not wander off marked paths near the reservoir edge.
