Dam in Chubu Region

0940-Ishitoshiro Dam

Ishitashira Dam is a dedicated power generation dam for the J-Power Development Project and is one of the few gravity arch dams in Japan. There is a bridge downstream, from where you can see the dam directly in front of you. The mossy appearance of the dam gives it a nice flavor. The atmosphere is very nice. The sun was shining after the rain that day, but it made me forget the heat. / Gravity arch dam / 32m

2010.08.17

Fukui Prefecture Dam

0943-Yambara Dam

The Yamahara Dam is a dedicated power generation dam owned by J-Power Development, and hydroelectric power is generated at the Yugami Power Station downstream. Most of the embankment is a natural overflow emergency flood discharge. If the water were discharged from here, you would be able to feel the beauty of the place. The curve at the tip of the flood discharge is nice! / Gravity Concrete Dam / 23m

2010.08.14

Fukui Prefecture Dam

1172-Higashi Fuji Dam

Higashi-Fuji Dam is located near Fuji Safari Park, and we actually stopped by after visiting the Safari Park. First of all, the double wire mesh fence prevents visitors from approaching the embankment. Unlike most dams, the entire perimeter of the dam lake is covered by the embankment, which is an asphalt-facing fill dam, an unusual feature of this dam. / Asphalt-facing fill dam / 22m

2010.08.13

Shizuoka Prefecture Dam

1126-Kawaura Dam/Kaore Dam

In many ways, I'm sorry if I got your hopes up! The Kawaura Dam is located upstream of the Kami-Osu Dam. The dam lake formed by the Kawaura Surabu Dam and this dam together is the upper regulating reservoir (upper pond), and the dam lake formed by the Kami-Osu Dam is the lower regulating reservoir (lower pond), and pumped storage power is generated between them. The effective drop-off is said to be as high as 486 meters.

2010.08.01

Dam in Gifu Prefecture

1137-Kawaura Anbu Dam / Gifu Prefecture

In many ways, I'm sorry if I got your hopes up! The Kawaura Kurambe Dam is located upstream of the Kami-Osu Dam. The dam lake formed by the Kawaura Dam and this dam together is the upper regulating reservoir (Upper Pond), and the dam lake formed by the Kami-Osu Dam is the lower regulating reservoir (Lower Pond), and pumped storage power is generated between them. The effective drop-off is said to be as high as 486 meters.

2010.08.01

Dam in Gifu Prefecture

1332-Anno Dam

The first dam I picked up for my so-called first dam visit of 2010 was this Anno Dam, which I had been planning to visit since the end of the year. I had already researched that it is an irrigation dam for agriculture, so I thought it would not be flashy, but there is no denying that it is a magnificent dam. / Gravity concrete dam / 73m

2010.01.15

Dam in Mie Prefecture

0500-Okutadami Dam

A huge dam located on the border between Niigata and Fukushima prefectures that served as the model for the movie "Whiteout" starring Yuji Oda. Okutadami Dam's total water storage capacity is the second largest in Japan, following Tokuyama Dam. It is also the fifth tallest gravity concrete dam in Japan in terms of both height and effective water storage capacity. It is a very dignified dam. And it is quite tall even when seen like this. / Gravity Concrete Dam / 157m

2009.09.08

Niigata Prefecture Dam

1030-Narai Dam

This Nagano Prefecture-owned multi-purpose dam is located near Naraijuku on the Kiso Road in Shinshu. Until now, visitors from Nagoya had to exit at the Nakatsugawa Interchange on the Chuo Expressway and drive north on Route 19 or exit at the Shiojiri Interchange and drive south, but with the opening of the Gonpei Tunnel, it is now possible to exit at the Ina Interchange. / Rockfill dam / 60m

2009.07.24

Nagano Prefecture Dam

1224-Saburi Dam (Souri Dam)

It is a regulating reservoir for Aichi irrigation water located in Chita City, Aichi Prefecture, which is famous for its name, Saburi Ume. The Saburi Dam is a reservoir built to supply industrial water from the Aichi Irrigation Canal to the southern Nagoya coastal industrial area, where major steel manufacturing companies such as Nippon Steel, Daido Steel, and Aichi Steel are located. / Earth dam / 21m

2009.07.21

Dam in Aichi Prefecture

1128-atagi dam

The Gifu prefectural dam is located in Shirotori, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, a mecca for ski resorts. When I arrived at the embankment, alone and disheartened, to my surprise, water was being discharged from the orifice! There is a parking lot and a park, but I am not sure if it is still possible to take a proper tour. Even if you go there, there is a high possibility that you will not be able to see it. Especially in the middle of winter when it snows heavily, you can't see it at all. / Gravity Concrete Dam / 71.4m

2009.07.20

Dam in Gifu Prefecture

1056-Takahashidani Dam

This is a power generation dam owned by Chubu Electric Power Company that stands quietly. The dam looks very old. According to the dam handbook, it was completed in 1919. In Japanese calendar, it was completed in 1919. It is the year of the Treaty of Versailles. It is not suitable for a date, but it looks like it could be used for fishing. It is good for a fishing date. It is also OK if you like old prewar buildings. / Gravity concrete dam / 18.5m

2009.07.19

Dam in Gifu Prefecture

0965-Kakimoto Dam/Kakimoto Dam

Like the Amahata Dam (0969-Amahata Dam), the Kakimoto Dam is an unusual dam owned by Nippon Light Metal, a private company that manufactures aluminum and other materials. It has an aura of being somewhat difficult to enter, but visitors can tour it without worrying. If you take your time and look around, you can enjoy the various flavors of this dam. / Gravity concrete dam / 46.1m

2009.07.17

Yamanashi Prefecture Dam

3083-Nakanoho Dam

A new Gifu prefectural dam completed in 2005. This Nakanokata Dam can be seen when you go north from the Kasagi Dam. At the time of the interview, water was leaking from the embankment. The peaceful landscape of a farming village spreads out just below the embankment. It sits on top of the landscape as if it were spreading its wings. / Gravity Concrete Dam / 41.7m

2009.07.09

Dam in Gifu Prefecture

1063-Kasagi Dam / Gifu Prefecture

The rows and rows of neatly arranged gates are very impressive. It is an old dam built before World War II, but it would have been difficult for prewar engineers to create such an old-fashioned formative beauty. Incidentally, it has been selected as one of "Japan's Modern Civil Engineering Heritage: 2000 Important Civil Engineering Structures in Existence. / Gravity concrete dam / 40.8m

2009.07.08

Dam in Gifu Prefecture

1092-Takeori Disaster Prevention Dam

This is a rather eccentric earth dam with a road in the center of the embankment, standing quietly so as not to be noticed as a dam. The distance between the flood discharge ramp and the bridge is short, so when the water is discharged, you will be able to see it very closely. I don't think a large amount of water will be discharged, but in the event of a large flood, it may turn into a roadside river. / Earth dam / 17.2m

2009.07.08

Dam in Gifu Prefecture

1236-Bamba Adjustment Pond

Although it is not possible to approach the dam, it is quite an interesting property. It is a good idea to also visit the water exhibition hall and Mt. It is an unusual dam with a rectangular shape. I don't know how to take pictures of it. It is an asphalt-facing dam, which means that the barrier wall is covered with asphalt, which is a little unusual. / Asphalt-facing fill dam / 28.6m

2009.07.05

Dam in Aichi Prefecture

1237-Ohara Adjustment Pond

It is located between the Mikkaichi Interchange and Toyokawa Interchange on the Tomei Expressway, so even those who are not interested in dams will probably think, "Oh, that's it," if they have ever driven through the expressway. That is the Ohara Adjustment Pond. On some maps, it is referred to as the Ohara Dam. The Ohara Regulating Pond serves as a regulating reservoir for the Toyokawa River water supply. / Rockfill dam / 47.9m

2009.07.03

Dam in Aichi Prefecture

0769-cassadam/kassadamu

We are pleased to participate in the "4th Dam Web Ring Kassa Dam Off-line Meeting" and this event was made possible by the cooperation of Denpatsu Kaihatsu (hereinafter referred to as Denpatsu). So, the Kassa Dam is accessed from the road at the back of the Mitsumata area parking lot of the Kagura Ski Resort. / Rockfill dam / 90m

2009.06.30

Niigata Prefecture Dam

0773-Nii Dam

The lower dam, where pumped-storage power is generated between the upper dam, Kassa Dam, and the Nii Dam, is the Nii Dam. If you are coming from Gunma, drive north on the Mikuni Kaido road for a while after entering Niigata Prefecture, and you will see a sign on your right hand side. This is a great area for a drive, so please stop by. / Rockfill dam / 87m

2009.06.29

Niigata Prefecture Dam

1331-hasudamu

Oh man. Four years have passed since I visited this dam and my memory is quite fuzzy. I wonder how much I can remember. The lotus dam is one of those hard-to-read dams that is hard to read as "Hachisudamu". It was completed in 1991, and although it is located deep in the mountains, it has a lot to offer. / Gravity concrete / 78m

2009.05.11

Dam in Mie Prefecture

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