Sasakura Dam (Shimane, Japan)

Sasakura Dam is a gravity dam located in Shimane Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for flood control. The catchment area of the dam is 13.5 km2. The dam impounds about 5 ha of land when full and can store 556 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was completed in 1967.[1]

Sasakura Dam
Sasakura Dam (Shimane, Japan) is located in Japan
Sasakura Dam (Shimane, Japan)
Location of Sasakura Dam in Japan
LocationShimane Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates34°39′15″N 131°55′26″E / 34.65417°N 131.92389°E / 34.65417; 131.92389
Opening date1967
Dam and spillways
Height36.3m
Length82.8m
Reservoir
Total capacity556 thousand cubic meters
Catchment area13.5 sq. km
Surface area5 hectares

References

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  1. ^ "Sasakura Dam (Pre) - Dams in Japan". Retrieved 2022-02-22.