Dondo Dam

Dondo Dam
Interactive map of 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
Catchment area329.5 km2
Surface area105 hectares

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

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.

References

  1. ↑ "Dondo Dam". www.industryabout.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2013. 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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