Hinokuchidani-ike (Japanese: 火の口谷池) is an earthfill dam located in Kyoto Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for irrigation. The dam impounds about 4 ha of land when full and can store 32 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was completed in 1937.[1]

Hinokuchidani-ike
Hinokuchidani-ike Dam is located in Japan
Hinokuchidani-ike Dam
Location of Hinokuchidani-ike in Japan
Official name火の口谷池
LocationKyoto Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates35°16′48″N 135°21′20″E / 35.28000°N 135.35556°E / 35.28000; 135.35556
Opening date1937
Dam and spillways
Height16m
Length45m
Reservoir
Total capacity32 thousand cubic meters
Surface area4 hectares

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  1. ^ "Hinokuchidani-ike - Dams in Japan". Retrieved 2022-02-22.