Akaishi Dam

Akaishi Dam is a gravity dam located in Aomori Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for power production. The catchment area of the dam is 45.6 km2. The dam impounds about 12 ha of land when full and can store 831 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started on 1953 and completed in 1955.[1]

Akaishi Dam
Akaishi Dam is located in Japan
Akaishi Dam
Location of Akaishi Dam in Japan
LocationAomori Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates40°32′08″N 140°6′40″E
Construction began1953
Opening date1955
Dam and spillways
Height23.1m
Length50.5m
Reservoir
Total capacity831 thousand cubic meters
Catchment area45.6 sq. km
Surface area12 hectares

References

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


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