Hotokebara Dam, Hydroelectric dam in Ono, Japan.
The Hotokebara gravity dam reaches a height of 48.6 meters and extends 141 meters across, generating electrical power through water flow management.
Completed in 1968, this gravity dam marked an advancement in Japan's hydroelectric infrastructure during the country's period of rapid industrial development.
The dam exemplifies Japan's engineering methods for integrating water management systems within mountainous landscapes while maintaining environmental balance.
Engineers monitor water levels and regulate flow through specialized gates to generate consistent power output while preventing downstream flooding.
The structure combines flood prevention capabilities with renewable energy production, utilizing elevation differences to create sustainable electrical power.
Location: Ono
Inception: 1968
Height: 48.6 m
Length: 141 m
GPS coordinates: 35.95472,136.62306
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:59
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