皖西地区水利建设的历史考察

Historical Investigation on Water Conservancy Construction in West Anhui Area

皖西地区的水利建设,最早可以追溯到商周时期。春秋战国修建的芍陂,是皖西水利史上的里程碑。汉代,皖西水利全面发展,形成了以自流灌溉为特征的网络系统。魏晋至元时期,由于自然因素和人为因素的影响,皖西水利呈现出时兴时废的趋势。明清时期,皖西水利建设繁荣,呈现出小型化、民间化,河道水利得到重视,水利纠纷迭起,水利管理制度完善充实。历史时期皖西地区水利建设留下的经验教训,在当今社会仍具有重要的借鉴意义。

The water conservancy construction in west Anhui area can be traced back to the Shang and Zhou dynasties.Shaopi(芍陂) built in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period,is a milestone in the history of west Anhui area water conservancy.In Han dynasty,comprehensive development of water conservancy in west Anhui area formed a network system characterized by gravity irrigation.From Wei and Jin period to Yuan period,due to the influence of natural factors and human factors,west Anhui area water conservancy had the alternating trend of rise and disuse.In the Ming and Qing dynasties,water conservancy construction was prosperous in West Anhui area,river water conservancy had been paid attention to.There are many disputes over water conservancy,but water conservancy management system was improved.Experiences and lessons of water conservancy construction history in west Anhui area still has important reference significance in today's society.