Dondo Dam

Dondo Dam (呑吐ダム) is a dam in Miki, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Catching the waters of the Sijimi and Yamada rivers,[2] the catchment becomes known as Tsukuhara Lake.

Dondo Dam
LocationHyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
Construction began1968
Opening date1989
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsShijimi River
Height71.5 m
Length260 m
Reservoir
Total capacity18,860,000 m³[1]
Catchment area329.5 km²
Surface area105 hectares

Uses

Other than just creating hydro electricity the catchment area of 328.8km2 provides drinking water supply and industrial supply to nearby Kobe; as well as irrigation, flood control, removal of melting snow and recreational uses.[3]

References

  1. "Dondo Dam". www.industryabout.com. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  2. "Dondo Dam (Tukuhara lake)". k-kabegami.com. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  3. "Dondo Dam [Hyogo Pref.]". damnet.or.jp. Retrieved 30 November 2012.

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