Location: Oaza Takao, Minamiyamashiro-mura, Souraku-gun, Kyoto
Date of interview: 2006/03/23
View of the downstream bank from the left bank
The Takayama Dam is a gravity arch dam, which is rare in that it is both a gravity and arch dam. The embankment is quite thick, giving it an impressive sense of solidity. The words "manly" and "solid and sturdy" seem to fit the dam. Incidentally, this is not "Takayama" in Gifu Prefecture. The name of the dam is said to have come from the name of a dormant village, "Takayama-mura.
Looking downstream from the left bank
Downstream of here, the river joins the Kizu River after a short distance.
Discharge from hollow jet valve
The water was released vigorously from the hollow-jet valve.
Crest Roller Gate
Crest is equipped with six roller gates as emergency flood discharge. The gates are light green in color.
Looking up at the administration office from the top
There is a management office on the high ground on the right bank. It seems that it is possible to reach this high ground by car, but I did not go there. I regret it now.... There are stairs, so those who are strong enough can go on foot from the top of the mountain.
A scene from the work at the dam lake
There was some work being done on the dam lake. I smelled an incident, but I was probably mistaken.
Incline for patrol boats
Although hidden by trees, an incline has been installed on the right bank. There is a gondola-like structure on top, but it was designed in a rather cute way.
Ruins of crane piers
These are the remains of the crane piers used during construction. They still remain neatly in place.
Close-up of the crane pier ruins
The "water and greenery must be cherished" appeal is essential even in places like this.
View of the embankment on the lake side of the dam from the left bank
Although it is still a slightly chilly spring, the water level in the dam lake was quite high.
Lakeside Village Tsuigase
Well, this time we came not only to see the dam, but actually to see the ume (plum) grove in Tsukigase, which is located upstream. The Tsukigase plum grove is quite famous, and there were quite a few tourists there that day. The place is called "Kohan-no-sato Tsukiagase," which is a facility that serves as a roadside station. Here, I had "Ume-no-hana Udon" (udon noodles with plum blossoms on top), which was quite tasty with a slight sourness.
Fountain at Lake Tsukigase
Tsukigase Plum Grove is located far upstream from the Takayama Dam, but this is also a proper dammed lake. A fountain has been installed, but it is not known if it functions as a surface aeration system.
Ume blossoms and Hachiman Bridge
Plum blossoms were in full bloom, but the season was nearing its end and there were a fair number of scattered blossoms. It is a great spot for photography. However, thisA sad tale for TsukigaseThere is a I found out later that it is kind of sad.
The following is an addition on 07/27/2010.
View of the levee from the high ground on the right bank
On 2/24/2010, I stopped by the Takayama Dam on my way back from visiting the ume plum blossoms in Tsukigase with my family. Come to think of it, we had not been up on that high ground. After all, it is nice to see the dam embankment from above.
View of the dam lake from the high ground on the right bank
The surface of the lake is calm. At Tsukigase Plum Grove downstream, the plum blossoms are in full bloom again this year, and there are many tourists. The Takayama Dam, however, is a very quiet place.
Kizugawa Dam General Management Station (Takayama Dam Management Station)
It is a magnificent management office. I also got a dam card. You can get it by ringing the intercom.
Hmm?
As an aside, I found an interesting signboard in Tsukigase Plum Grove. It is a sign that indicates the fee for recreational fishing....
Dam (small fish) ...
It makes me feel somewhat strange when it is written "dam (small fish). Well, it means the amount of money for fishing small fish in a dam lake....
dam characteristics
| River Name | Yodo River System Nabari River |
|---|---|
| Objective | Flood control, agricultural disaster prevention, unspecified water, water for river maintenance, water supply, power generation |
| Model | gravity arch dam |
| Bank height | 67m |
| Bank length | 208.7m |
| Dam volume | 214,000m3 |
| Watershed Area | 615km2 |
| Reservoir area | 260 ha |
| Total storage capacity | 56,800,000m3 |
| Effective water storage capacity | 49,200,000m3 |
| Dam operator | Kinki Jiken → Water Public Corporation One Construction |
| Main body constructor | Taisei Corporation, Okumura Corporation |
| Year of launch | 1958 |
| Year Completed | 1968. |
| Name of Dam Lake | Lake Tsukigase |
Other facilities/observations
| Parking lot | ○ | It is apparently approachable from downstream. Tsukigase Plum Grove was nice, but I had indigestion.... Well, it is not that far away, so I think I will go back during the plum season. |
|---|---|---|
| Toilet | ○ | |
| Park | ○ | |
| PR Exhibition Hall | × | |
| Fishing | ○ |
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