Mengkuang Dam

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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