Misogawa Dam, Rock-fill dam in Kiso, Japan
Misogawa Dam is a rock-fill dam built in mountainous terrain that rises about 140 meters and forms a reservoir at high elevation. The structure features a central earth core wall to hold back water in the Kiso River valley.
Construction began in 1973 and finished in 1996 as a major infrastructure project for the region. The dam was built to supply drinking water and generate electricity for the Chukyo metropolitan area.
The dam structure integrates with the Kiso River landscape, offering views of Mount Kisokoma in the Central Alps throughout all four seasons.
The dam is accessible by car via National Route 19 from the Chuo Expressway, with signs directing to the site. The surrounding area is relatively undeveloped, so visitors should plan for a straightforward visit focused on views from main access points.
The dam ranks among Japan's highest-elevation multipurpose reservoirs and received recognition for maintaining exceptional water quality standards in 2002.
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