Daebong Reservoir is one of the first waterworks facilities built in Daegu: Reservoir No. 1 was built in 1918 and Reservoir No. 2 was added in 1925, and it was designated a National Registered Cultural Heritage on June 19, 2006.
Reservoir No. 1, a cylindrical reinforced-concrete structure 24 m in diameter, has 11 round windows set at equal intervals in its wall. A plaque reading 'Ilseoksin' hangs on the domed building in the center. It stands inside the Daegu Waterworks Headquarters at the foot of Mt. Sudo and is always open.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 · 7 photos
Daebong Reservoir Today
Worked out per date
Nov 2 (Mon)
Open at all times
Sources: Hours and closed days: Korea Tourism Organization
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Daebong Reservoir FAQ
Can I park at Daebong Reservoir?
No, parking is not possible.
Is there a tour program to combine with a visit to Daebong Reservoir?
The Daegu Waterworks Headquarters runs a program for touring facilities that show the 100-year history of the waterworks and the water treatment process.
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