Shorenji Dam
| Shorenji Dam | |
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Interactive map of Shorenji Dam | |
| Location | Nabari, Mie, Japan |
| Coordinates | 34°36′15″N 136°07′12″E / 34.60417°N 136.12000°E |
| Construction began | 1964 |
| Opening date | 1970 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Concrete arch dam |
| Impounds | Nabari River |
| Height | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Length | 275 m (902 ft) |
| Dam volume | 175,000 m3 |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Shōrenji Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 27,200,000 m3 |
| Catchment area | 100 km2 |
| Surface area | 104 ha |
Shorenji Dam (青蓮寺ダム, Shōrenji damu) is a dam in Nabari, Mie Prefecture, Japan, completed in 1970.[1] The dam impounds the Shorenji River, a left tributary of the Nabari River.[2]
The dam is located near the scenic Kaochidani Valley, known for its andesite rock formations, autumn foliage, and cherry blossoms.[3]
Shorenji Dam is located about 2 miles west of Hinachi Dam, which is on a different branch of the Nabari River.
References
- ↑ "Shorenji Dam ［Mie Pref.］ - Dams in Japan".
- ↑ "[Japan Water Agency] Dams | Kansai Area | Syorenji Dam". www.water.go.jp. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
- ↑ "Lake Shorenji & Kaochidani Valley". Visit East Nara Nabari. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
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