Shinaki Dam

Shinaki Dam
Location Kuni, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
Coordinates 36°37′41″N 138°38′04″E / 36.62806°N 138.63444°E / 36.62806; 138.63444Coordinates: 36°37′41″N 138°38′04″E / 36.62806°N 138.63444°E / 36.62806; 138.63444
Construction began 1961
Opening date 1965
Dam and spillways
Height 43.5 m
Length 106.0 m
Reservoir
Total capacity 1,273,000 m³
Catchment area 30.9 km²
Surface area 12 hectares

Shinaki Dam (品木ダム) is a dam in the Gunma Prefecture of Japan.

Shinaki dam was constructed to neutralize strong acid water that flowed from Kusatsu Onsen. Calcium carbonate is used for neutralizing.

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