Inukamigawa Dam is a gravity dam located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The dam is situated on the Inukami River (犬上川) in the town of Taga, in the Kansai region of Honshu. Construction of the dam was completed in 1946.
Purpose The dam serves primarily for agricultural irrigation and hydroelectric power production.
Specifications
- Type: Gravity dam
- Height: 45 meters (148 feet)
- Crest length: 135 meters (443 feet)
- Dam volume: 69,000 cubic meters
- Catchment area: 31.2 km²
- Reservoir surface area: 35 hectares
- Total storage capacity: 4,500,000 cubic meters (4,500 thousand cubic meters)
- Coordinates: 35°10′15″N 136°20′21″E
Location The dam is located in Shiga Prefecture, in the Kansai region of Honshu, Japan. The surrounding area is mountainous and forested, and the region is known as a southern breeding ground for the mandarin duck (oshidori).
