Hōheikyō Dam
Hōheikyō Dam (豊平峡ダム, Hōhei-kyō Damu) is a concrete Arch dam in Sapporo, Hokkaidō; Japan. It dams the Toyohira River.[1] It is situated in Toya National Park. The dam was created for Irrigation as well as Flood control. The road leading to the dam has been closed off for regular car use, instead Hybrid electric buses are operated so the natural environment is protected.[2] The dam's lake is known as Jozan Lake (定山湖),
| Hōheikyō Dam | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | Hokkaidō, Japan |
| Construction began | 1965 |
| Opening date | 1972 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Toyohira River |
| Height | 102.5 m |
| Length | 305 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Lake Jōzan |
| Total capacity | 47,100,000 m³ |
| Catchment area | 184 km² |
| Surface area | 150 hectares |
Development
The construction of the dam began in 1965 and in 1972 the multipurpose dam was completed.[3]
References
- "Hydropower & Dams in South and East Asia" (PDF). Hydropower and Dams. p. 10. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 September 2017. Retrieved 3 October 2010.
- "豊平峡ダム【札幌開発建設部】治水100年". www.sp.hkd.mlit.go.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 9 March 2017.
- "豊平峡について｜新緑と紅葉が映し出す湖の豊平峡". houheikyou.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 9 March 2017.
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