0558-dorobe dam

Location: Dorobe, Nikko-shi, Tochigi
Date of interview: Saturday, October 02, 2010

View of the dam lake and embankment from the prefectural road

After leaving the Mikawasawa Dam (0588-Mikawasawa Dam/Mikawasawa Dam), we came to the Torobe Dam. The Torobe Dam is a dam dedicated to power generation by the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO).

Zoom in on the levee

Unfortunately, however, it is not possible to see the levee up close.

Zoom in further

The circular intake screen is impressive.

Dam and Miscanthus #1

In this picture, the dam is not the main focus.

Dam and Miscanthus #2

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View of the dam lake from the prefectural road

Moving on a bit. I can manage to get the whole picture here. But this is the limit.

View of the dam lake and embankment from the prefectural road

Looking from here, from right to left, it appears to be an intake screen, roller gate, and free overflow flood discharge.

Zoom in on the levee

It's not a very different picture....

Water intake screen

Oh, I see a temporary toilet.

Flood discharge

I see some dents on the right side of the roller gate. What is that?

Free overflow flood discharge

When overflowing, perhaps it will be like the Komori Dam (0598-Komori Dam/Komoridamu) in Gunma?

dam characteristics

Other facilities/observations

Rumor has it that there is a path that takes you closer to the embankment, but you will probably have to paddle through the bushes. Also, if you take the wrong path, you will end up on the cliff, so it is safer not to go too far.

Accommodations that may be close to the Torobe Dam