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amekawa+dam Latitude and Longitude:

36°11′5″N 138°33′8″E / 36.18472°N 138.55222°E / 36.18472; 138.55222
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Amekawa Dam
Amekawa Dam
Country Japan
Location Saku, Nagano
Coordinates 36°11′5″N 138°33′8″E / 36.18472°N 138.55222°E / 36.18472; 138.55222
PurposeMulti-purpose
StatusOperational
Construction began1971 (1971)
Opening dateNovember 30, 1974 (1974-11-30)
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Gravity dam
ImpoundsAmekawa
Height ( thalweg)28 m
Length126 m
Dam volume38,000 m3
Reservoir
Total capacity800,000 m3
Surface area8.9 ha
Maximum water depth28 m

Amekawa Dam ( Japanese: 雨川ダム) is a check dam on Ame river in Saku, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The primary purpose is reducing water flow velocity to counteract erosion. It is also used for water supply.

The pole of inaccessibility of Japan lies near this dam.

See also

References

  • Saku City's "Guide to Amekawa Dam" (Local Information Board)



amekawa+dam Latitude and Longitude:

36°11′5″N 138°33′8″E / 36.18472°N 138.55222°E / 36.18472; 138.55222
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Amekawa Dam
Amekawa Dam
Country Japan
Location Saku, Nagano
Coordinates 36°11′5″N 138°33′8″E / 36.18472°N 138.55222°E / 36.18472; 138.55222
PurposeMulti-purpose
StatusOperational
Construction began1971 (1971)
Opening dateNovember 30, 1974 (1974-11-30)
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Gravity dam
ImpoundsAmekawa
Height ( thalweg)28 m
Length126 m
Dam volume38,000 m3
Reservoir
Total capacity800,000 m3
Surface area8.9 ha
Maximum water depth28 m

Amekawa Dam ( Japanese: 雨川ダム) is a check dam on Ame river in Saku, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The primary purpose is reducing water flow velocity to counteract erosion. It is also used for water supply.

The pole of inaccessibility of Japan lies near this dam.

See also

References

  • Saku City's "Guide to Amekawa Dam" (Local Information Board)



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