Isawa Dam

Isawa Dam (胆沢ダム) is an embankment dam on the Isawa River in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.[2] It was constructed between 1983 and 2013. Its reservoir, which submerged the smaller Ishibuchi Dam upstream, was full in May 2013.[3] The dam's 15.7 MW power station was expected to be operational in July 2014.[1]

Isawa Dam
Isawa Dam is located in Japan
Isawa Dam
Location of Isawa Dam in Japan
LocationIwate Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates39°06′48.0″N 140°54′13.0″E
PurposeFlood control, power, irrigation
Construction began1983
Opening date2013
Dam and spillways
Type of damEmbankment, rock-fill
ImpoundsIsawa River
Height132 m (433 ft)
Length723 m (2,372 ft)
Dam volume13,500,000 m3 (17,700,000 cu yd)
Reservoir
Total capacity143,000,000 m3 (116,000 acre⋅ft)
Active capacity132,000,000 m3 (107,000 acre⋅ft)
Catchment area185 km2 (71 sq mi)
Surface area440 ha (1,100 acres)
Power Station
Commission date2014
Hydraulic head100.7–105.2 m (330–345 ft) (effective)
Turbines1 × 10.7 MW, 1 × 3.5 MW, 1 × 1.5 MW Francis-type
Installed capacity15.7 MW[1]

References

  1. "Isawa first power plant Isawa third power plant" (in Japanese). J-Power. Archived from the original on 20 June 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. "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.
  3. "Isawa Dam surcharge water level reached!" (in Japanese). Back King. Retrieved 6 June 2013.


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