Magaribuchi Dam is a gravity dam located in Fukuoka Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for water supply. The catchment area of the dam is 11.4 km2. The dam impounds about 19 ha of land when full and can store 1422 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started on 1916 and completed in 1922.[1]

Magaribuchi Dam
Magaribuchi Dam is located in Japan
Magaribuchi Dam
Location of Magaribuchi Dam in Japan
LocationFukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates33°29′52″N 130°18′28″E / 33.49778°N 130.30778°E / 33.49778; 130.30778
Construction began1916
Opening date1922
Dam and spillways
Height37.3m
Lengthm
Reservoir
Total capacity1422 thousand cubic meters
Catchment area11.4 sq. km
Surface area19 hectares

Its ground consolidation was improved in 1990.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Magaribuchi Dam (Pre) - Dams in Japan". Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  2. ^ Lateral Drain Method