Katakado Dam

Katakado Dam is a gravity dam on the Tadami River 5 km (3 mi) west of Aizubange in the Fukushima Prefecture of Japan. It was constructed between 1951 and 1953 for the purpose of hydroelectric power generation. It supplies a 57 MW power station with water.[1]

Katakado Dam
Katakado Dam is located in Japan
Katakado Dam
Location of Katakado Dam in Japan
CountryJapan
LocationAizubange
Coordinates37°33′52″N 139°45′45″E
Construction began1951
Opening date1953
Owner(s)Tohoku Electric Power
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsTadami River
Height29 m (95 ft)
Length219 m (719 ft)
Dam volume34,000 m3 (44,470 cu yd)
Spillways5 x roller gate
Reservoir
Total capacity16,172,000 m3 (13,111 acre⋅ft)
Active capacity4,497,000 m3 (3,646 acre⋅ft)
Catchment area2,765 km2 (1,068 sq mi)
Power Station
Commission date1953
Hydraulic head19.29 m (63 ft)
Turbines3 x 19 MW Kaplan-type
Installed capacity57 MW

See also

References

  1. "Tohoku Electric Power Plant Katakado" (in Japanese). Suiryoku. Retrieved 27 August 2011.


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