Dondo Dam
| Dondo Dam | |
|---|---|
|  | |
| Location | Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. | 
| Construction began | 1968 | 
| Opening date | 1989 | 
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Shijimi River | 
| Height | 71.5 m | 
| Length | 260 m | 
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 18,860,000 m³[1] | 
| Catchment area | 329.5 km² | 
| Surface area | 105 hectares | 
Dondo Dam (呑吐ダム) is a dam in Miki, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Catching the waters of the Sijimi and Yamada rivers,[2] the catchment becomes known as Tsukuhara Lake.
Uses
Other than just creating hydro electricity the catchment area of 328.8km2 provides drinking water supply and industrial supply to nearby Kobe; as well as irrigation, flood control, removal of melting snow and recreational uses.[3]
References
- ↑ "Dondo Dam". www.industryabout.com. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ↑ "Dondo Dam (Tukuhara lake)". k-kabegami.com. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ↑ "Dondo Dam [Hyogo Pref.]". damnet.or.jp. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
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Coordinates: 34°46′24.0″N 135°04′18.0″E / 34.773333°N 135.071667°E
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