Kamiasō Dam
| Kamiasō Dam | |
|---|---|
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Interactive map of Kamiasō Dam | |
| Location | Gifu Prefecture, Japan |
| Construction began | 1924 |
| Opening date | 1926 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Hida River |
| Height | 13.2 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 240,000 m3 |
| Catchment area | 2,021.2 km2 |
Kamiasō Dam (上麻生ダム, Kamiasō damu) is a dam in the Gifu Prefecture of Japan.[1]
The gravity dam was completed in 1926 and is managed by Chubu Electric Power. The water intake of the "Kamiasō plant" is used to generate 27,000 kilowatts of electricity. and Japan water agency's "Kisogawa Yosui" abstracts water from here, which is used for irrigation and water supply in central Gifu prefecture.
References
- ↑ "Retro Japan: 'Castle' dam in Gifu Pref. still producing power after nearly 100 yrs". Mainichi Daily News. 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
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