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Dam in Saku, Nagano
Amekawa Dam
Amekawa Dam
CountryJapan
LocationSaku, Nagano
Coordinates36°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 damGravity dam
ImpoundsAmekawa
Height (thalweg)28 m
Length126 m
Dam volume38,000 m
Reservoir
Total capacity800,000 m
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)

External links

Dams in Nagano Prefecture


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