Hello. It's time for the dam log after a long time.
The number of people infected with the new coronavirus has recently begun to slow down, and in the latter half of October, various dam events began to be announced.
- 10/31 (Sun): Serigawa Dam test flooded to full capacity (=overflow)
- 11/2(Tue): With Dam ★ Night at HOME+ (online)
- 11/6(Sat)-7(Sun): Disaster Prevention International 2021
- 11/11(Thu): with Dam★Night in Sendai 2021 (online)
- 11/13 (Sat): Kami-Shiiba Dam sightseeing release (online at the same time)
- 11/14 (Sun): Special tour before the test flooding of Kawakami Dam
- 11/26 (Fri.)-29 (Mon.): Kosibu Dam reduction works open event
- End of the year? TBD: Japan Dam Award 2021
10/31 (Sun): Serigawa Dam test flooded to full capacity (=overflow)
The Serikawa Dam in Shiga Prefecture is currently undergoing a major renovation in 2021 and is under test flooding, but Mr. Hamtiy, a dam enthusiast from Shiga Prefecture, has informed us that the Land Improvement District is working to fill the dam to full capacity (i.e., the first overflow from the spillway after the renovation) on Sunday, October 31, around 8:00 to 10:00 am. (This may be changed or cancelled depending on weather and other factors.)
The road on the downstream side of the river is still closed to traffic due to construction work in the surrounding area, but we were told that they have obtained permission from the district mayor to use an alternate route (accessible by car) that leads to the side of the skyline to go up the after-flow water discharge, and the lock on the animal-proof fence at the entrance of the alternate route will be open while Mr. Hamtiy is there. However, the parking lot at the top end is small, so please ride together. (Walking is also possible)
(Added on October 31, 2021)HAMTIY has received urgent word that the original route to the top end is no longer accessible to motorists.
Therefore, we were told to park at the Koto Prefectural Nature Park parking lot and walk to the levee.
(Added on the same day) It was found that this route is also not available. We are currently confirming this.
Other notes from HAMTIY
*Full water for two weeks to a month! Maintains.
Please be sure to take your trash home with you. If there is any illegal dumping, the entire area will be locked and you will not be able to access the top edge again.
*Ichiyoen village is a bottleneck. Please behave in a manner that does not disturb the residents.
11/2(Tue): With Dam ★ Night at HOME+ (online)
The with Dam★Night, organized by the Japan Society of Dam Engineering, will be held online again following last year. This year's event will be held via YouTube live, so anyone can watch it without prior registration. It seems that you will be able to listen to talks about representative dams in the Chubu and Kinki regions, such as the Yasui River Dam, Kawakami Dam, Ashiba River Dam, Yahagi Dam, and Amagase Dam. On the dam enthusiast side, Mr. Yajaku will be the host, and Mr. Masaki Hagiwara will participate as a commentator.
- Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021, 19:00-21:00
- Admission: Free
- Viewing URL:.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjEJDRUQ_KA (Delivery viewing deadline: 11/14)
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11/6(Sat)-7(Sun): Disaster Prevention International 2021
The National Convention for the Promotion of Disaster Reduction (BOSAI Kokutai), organized by the Cabinet Office since 2016, will be held in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture this year, 10 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake. In addition, this year the event will be held both on-site and online. Pre-registration is required for the on-site event, but online participants can join at any time. You will want to go onsite if possible, as you may be able to hear some pretty important talks and receive materials. There will also be a special event on the day before, Friday, November 5, which is Tsunami Disaster Prevention Day.
- Day 1: Saturday, November 6, 2021, 10:00-18:00
- Day 2: Sunday, December 7, 2021, 10:00-15:30
- Cost: Free of charge
- Local venue: Kamaishi Civic Hall TETTO
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11/11(Thu): with Dam★Night in Sendai 2021 (online)
With Dam★Night will also be held online from Sendai. This one will be held via Zoom, and advance registration is required by November 8. From the program, it will be interesting to hear about famous dams in Tohoku, such as Naruse Dam and Tase Dam, as well as the dams that supported the town of Edo and dam fans. On the dam enthusiast side, Mr. Carbon will be in attendance.
- Date: Thursday, November 11, 2021, 18:00-21:00 (doors open at 17:30)
- Admission: Free, about 120 people
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11/13 (Sat): Kami-Shiiba Dam sightseeing release (online at the same time)
This event has unfortunately been cancelled.
Kyushu Electric Power Co. will hold a sightseeing discharge at the Kami-Shiiba Dam located in Shiiba Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, in conjunction with an inspection discharge. The Shiiba Marche will be exhibited at the dam site, and dam curry and dam goods will be sold. The event will also be streamed live on YouTube, so those who are far away can watch it online.
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021Sightseeing discharge time: 13:30-14:40Venue: Kami Shiiba Dam embankmentParking: Shiiba Village General Grounds *Please follow the attendantTotal discharge for tourism: 96,000 m3 (maximum discharge of 40 m3/s)Live Streaming URL:.https://qds-live.jp/shiiba/dam/ They are currently preparing to open a YouTube channel.
11/14 (Sun): Special tour before the test flooding of Kawakami Dam
The Japan Water Agency's Kawakami Dam, currently under construction in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture, has completed its main body casting and will finally be flooded with water for testing purposes. (See the following page for more details.Applications are no longer being accepted)
11/26 (Fri.)-29 (Mon.): Kosibu Dam reduction works open event
The Kosibu Dam, located in Nagano Prefecture, is known for its consistently fascinating tours, and this year, an event will be held to allow visitors to go inside the dam as it is being drained for a survey of its flow-reduction works. This year's event will be a rare opportunity to go inside the dam, which will be a valuable experience for visitors. Moreover, since no advance application is required, it is a great advantage to be able to casually participate in the event.
Date: November 26-29, 2021
- (1) 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- (2) 1:30-3:30 p.m.
- 3) 17:00-19:00
Only (2) on weekdays, (1), (2) and (3) on November 27 only
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End of the year? TBD: Japan Dam Award 2021
The Japan Dam Awards are held at the end of each year to celebrate the end of the dam world. The date for this year's awards has not yet been announced, but if it is a normal year, the awards will be held at the end of the year. Incidentally, nominations by dam managers are being accepted until October 31.
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