Masuzawa Dam is a gravity dam located in Yamagata Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for irrigation. The catchment area of the dam is 29.8 km2. The dam impounds about 45 ha of land when full and can store 6805 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was completed in 1963.[1]

Masuzawa Dam
Masuzawa Dam is located in Japan
Masuzawa Dam
Location of Masuzawa Dam in Japan
LocationYamagata Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates38°51′32″N 140°22′40″E / 38.85889°N 140.37778°E / 38.85889; 140.37778
Opening date1963
Dam and spillways
Height65.8m
Length194.8m
Reservoir
Total capacity6805 thousand cubic meters
Catchment area29.8 sq. km
Surface area45 hectares

References

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