Deal #6518

Many villages in the upstream and downstream of the Xekaman 3 dam did not receive information about estimated losses to fisheries, wild foods and land prior to construction. As a result, village headmen reported that people were not prepared for these losses and were not offered compensation either before or after construction began. [Source: International Rivers]

The headman and village families in Ban Dakman say that over the past two years, they have written letters to Song Da personnel to request the building of a gravity-fed pump that could provide a source of potable water. They never received a reply. [Source: International Rivers]

According to the project document for CDM, 57 households with around 342 people were affected due to the project. No people were dislocated. Compensation and support were given to affected people. The project was also being evaluated for WCD (World Commission on Dams) compliance. Another source (RFA) reported that there were about 200 families or around 1200 households affected by this dam construction. [Source: CDM & RFA]

Villagers said that significant declines in fish catches of around 90-95% since construction activities began. [Source: International Rivers]

On company website, it reported that the project investor built a new school and upgraded a hospital valued at 126,000 USD in Dakcheung district, Sekong province. It was also reported that the compensated land was to build roads 16B, D4, D3, TC17, TC15B. [Source: Company website & CDM]