Foziling Reservoir () is a reservoir located in Huoshan County, Anhui, China. History The reservoir project was started in January 1952 and completed in November 1954, taking two years and ten months. It is the first large-scale water conservancy and hydropower project built after the founding of the Communist State, and Chinese official media call it "the first dam in New China". Function The reservoir provides drinking water for locals, and has also become a place for recreation for nearby residents. See also List of protected areas of China References Huoshan County Lakes of Anhui