The Mengkuang Dam is a 24.7 m (81 ft) dam that was opened in 1985 and located less than 28 km to the north-east of Butterworth in Penang, Malaysia that is a venue of the annual Penang International Dragon Boat Festival.
24.7 m (81 ft) Mengkuang Dam (Malay: , Tasik Mengkuang) is a dam located less than 28 km to the north-east of Butterworth in Penang, Malaysia. It was officially opened by the former governor, Dr. Tun Awang bin Hassan in 1985. Mengkuang Dam is also one of the venues for the annual Penang International Dragon Boat Festival. 
