Akashiba Dam is a gravity dam located in Yamagata Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for power production. The catchment area of the dam is 736.8 km2. The dam impounds about 23 ha of land when full and can store 2078 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was completed in 1954.[1]

Akashiba Dam
Akashiba Dam is located in Japan
Akashiba Dam
Location of Akashiba Dam in Japan
LocationYamagata Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates38°3′51″N 139°41′29″E / 38.06417°N 139.69139°E / 38.06417; 139.69139
Opening date1954
Dam and spillways
Height31.8m
Length57.3m
Reservoir
Total capacity2078 thousand cubic meters
Catchment area736.8 sq. km
Surface area23 hectares

References

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  1. ^ "Akashiba Dam - Dams in Japan". Retrieved 2022-02-22.