Hatogaya Dam, Gravity dam in Shirakawa, Japan
The Hatogaya Dam extends 331.5 meters across the Shō River, reaching a height of 63.2 meters with six tainter gates for water discharge control.
The construction of this concrete structure was completed in 1954, marking a significant development in water management infrastructure for the Gifu Prefecture region.
The dam integrates with the broader Shirakawa region, where traditional gasshō-zukuri architecture and mountain village customs remain preserved through generations.
The facility generates 43 megawatts of hydroelectric power through its associated power station, operated by Kansai Electric Power Company.
The reservoir maintains a storage capacity of 33,539,000 cubic meters, positioned as the eighth dam in a sequence of nine structures along the Shō River.
Location: Shirakawa
Location: Gifu Prefecture
Inception: 1954
Height: 63.2 m
GPS coordinates: 36.24833,136.89333
Latest update: March 10, 2025 17:46
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