Hōnen'ike Dam
| Hōnenike Dam | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | Kan'onji, Kagawa, Japan |
| Construction began | 1926 |
| Opening date | 1930 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Multi-arch |
| Height | 32 m |
| Length | 158 m |
| Dam volume | 21,000 m³ |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 1,590,000 m³ |
| Catchment area | 9.9 km² |
| Surface area | 16 ha |
Hōnen'ike Dam (豊稔池ダム, Hōnen'ike damu) is a multiple-arch dam in the Sanuki Mountain range at Kan'onji, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.[1] The reservoir it creates is used for irrigation. Construction began in 1926 and was completed in 1930.[2] The dam is 32 m high and has a crest length of 158 m. It is supported by six arched buttresses.[3] Some renovation work has been needed to control leakage; special care has been taken due to its status as a cultural asset.[3]
The dam has been designated an Important Cultural Property by the Japanese Ministry of Culture.[2]
References
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- ^ http://damnet.or.jp/cgi-bin/binranA/enAll.cgi?db4=2156
- ^ a b Agency for Cultural Affairs[permanent dead link] (in Japanese)
- ^ a b Current Activities on Construction and Management of Dams in Japan Archived 2006-10-05 at the Wayback Machine by Tadahiko Sakamoto
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