Amekawa Dam
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| Amekawa Dam | |
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 Amekawa Dam | |
| Country | Japan |
| Location | Saku, Nagano |
| Coordinates | 36°11′5″N 138°33′8″E / 36.18472°N 138.55222°E |
| Purpose | Multi-purpose |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 1971 |
| Opening date | November 30, 1974 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Gravity dam |
| Impounds | Amekawa |
| Height (thalweg) | 28 m |
| Length | 126 m |
| Dam volume | 38,000 m3 |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 800,000 m3 |
| Surface area | 8.9 ha |
| Maximum water depth | 28 m |
Amekawa Dam (Template:Lang-ja) is a check dam on Ame river in Saku, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The primary purpose is reducing water flow velocity to counteract erosion. It is also used for water supply.
The pole of inaccessibility of Japan lies near this dam.
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