Isenchubu Dam (Japanese: 伊仙中部ダム) is an earthfill dam located in Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for irrigation and water supply. The catchment area of the dam is 7.1 km2. Its surface area is about 18 ha when full and can store 1,220 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started in 1979 and completed in 1987.[1]

Isenchubu Dam
Isenchubu Dam is located in Japan
Isenchubu Dam
Location of Isenchubu Dam in Japan
Official name伊仙中部ダム
LocationKagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates27°42′23″N 128°56′38″E / 27.70639°N 128.94389°E / 27.70639; 128.94389
Construction began1979
Opening date1987
Dam and spillways
Height29m
Length224m
Reservoir
Total capacity1220 thousand cubic meters
Catchment area7.1 sq. km
Surface area18 hectares

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