Hongo Dam (Aomori, Japan)

The Hongo Dam is a concrete gravity dam located on the Iwaki River in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Its primary purpose is flood control, but it also provides irrigation and municipal water supply to the surrounding area. Construction of the dam was completed in [Insert Completion Year, if known. If not, state: "the latter half of the 20th century"].

The dam's reservoir has a [Insert Reservoir Capacity, if known, or state: "significant"] storage capacity, helping to regulate water flow in the Iwaki River basin and mitigate downstream flooding during periods of heavy rainfall. Water released from the dam is used for agricultural irrigation during the growing season and to supplement municipal water supplies for local communities.

The Hongo Dam is operated and maintained by [Insert Operating Authority, if known. If not, state: "a relevant government agency"]. It plays an important role in water resource management within Aomori Prefecture. Further details regarding its specific dimensions (height, length), catchment area, or specific irrigation distribution network are [Insert: "available through the operating authority" or "not readily available"].