Kose Dam (Japan)

Kōse Dam (湖西ダム) is a gravity dam located in the city of Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is situated on the Tenryū River, a major river in central Honshū. The dam's primary purpose is flood control, serving to mitigate the risk of flooding in downstream areas. It also plays a role in water resource management for irrigation and potentially hydroelectric power generation, though the specifics of its power generation capacity are not widely publicized. Construction of the Kōse Dam was completed in 1961. The dam's design and construction reflect the engineering standards and practices prevalent in Japan during that period. Further details regarding its specific dimensions, reservoir capacity, and operational data require further research.