Shichikashuku Dam (Japanese: 七ヶ宿ダム) is a rock-fill dam in the town of Shichikashuku, Miyagi, Japan, completed in 1991.[1] The dam crosses the Shiroishi River, a branch of the Abukuma River system.

Shichikashuku Dam
Shichikashuku Dam is located in Miyagi Prefecture
Shichikashuku Dam
Location of Shichikashuku Dam in Miyagi Prefecture
Shichikashuku Dam is located in Japan
Shichikashuku Dam
Shichikashuku Dam (Japan)
LocationShichikashuku, Miyagi, Japan
Coordinates37°57′37″N 140°30′44″E / 37.96028°N 140.51222°E / 37.96028; 140.51222
Construction began1973
Opening date1991
Owner(s)Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Dam and spillways
Type of damRock-fill dam
ImpoundsShiroishi River
Height90 meters
Length565 meters
Reservoir
Total capacity109,000,000 m3
Catchment area263.6 km2
Surface area410 hectares
Power Station
Annual generation3600 kW

References

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  1. ^ "Shichikasyuku Dam [Miyagi Pref.] - Dams in Japan".