당진 합덕제의 운영과 농경유산으로서의 가치와 의미

Abstract

Hapdeok Reservoir was one of the three great a reservoir of the Joseon Dynasty. In this paper, the operation method of Hapdeok Reservoir was analyzed. It also analyzed the value of agricultural heritage of Hapdeok Reservoir. Hapdeok Reservoir has a history of 1,000 years. And this Hapdeok Reservoir was used until the 1960s. With the completion of the Yedang Reservoir, its function as a repair facility has been suspended. The researchers conducted seven on-site surveys to prepare this paper. Other literature surveys were conducted at the same time. On this basis, we analyzed various issues such as the tradition and function of Hapdeok Reservoir. First, the Hapdeok Reservoir was run by the Yeonje Irrigation System organized by the farmers here. The Yeonje Irrigation system was organized in the mid-18th century and lasted until the 1960s. The organization's roles include sluice gate management, distribution of water, and the organization's operation. The Yeonje Irrigation system was disappeared when the Yedang Reservoir was completed. Second, the economic foundation of Hapdeok Reservoir is farmland in the reservoir. The land was very large. The Yeonje Irrigation system received a fee for the use of the previous answers from the farmers who had cleared the reservoir. This money was used for wages and administrative expenses In the middle of Deuk Rites, which has been organized by the Yeonje Irrigation system, is a tradition during the late Joseon Dynasty. The story of the ritual for rain has also been handed down since the late Joseon Dynasty. This traditional culture is our own folklore related to reservoirs, and its value is high. The Dangjin Hapdeok Reservoir has turned this area into a fertile granary by supplying agricultural water to surrounding reclaimed land. Because of the existence of Hapdeok Reservoir, Dangjin Plain has become one of the most popular rice producing areas in Korea. In this regard, the Hapdeok Reservoir is very valuable as a cultural heritage. Therefore, it was selected as a reservoir that brought about the increase in food production and social development of mankind from international organizations. Hapdeok Reservoir is a Irrigation system that has helped increase agricultural productivity and support the lives of residents.