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Sasamagawa Dam, Gravity dam in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

The Sasamagawa Dam reaches a height of 46.4 meters and extends 140.8 meters across the Sasama River, controlling water flow in the region.

The construction of Sasamagawa Dam commenced in 1955 and reached completion in 1960, marking a period of infrastructure development in post-war Japan.

The dam represents Japanese engineering practices of the mid-20th century, integrating water management with regional power generation requirements.

Chubu Electric Power operates this concrete structure, which maintains a reservoir capacity of 6,340,000 cubic meters for hydroelectric generation.

The dam's catchment area spans 2025.8 square kilometers, making it an essential component of the Ōi River water system.

Location: Shizuoka Prefecture

Inception: 1955

Height: 46.4 m

GPS coordinates: 34.97139,138.09389

Latest update: March 14, 2025 00:31

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