Nunobiki Dam, Gravity dam in Fukiai-chō, Japan.
The concrete Nunobiki Dam rises 33.3 meters high and spans 110.3 meters across the valley, providing water supply to the surrounding region.
Engineers W. K. Burton and Chōsaku Yoshimura designed this first concrete gravity dam in Japan, which began water storage operations in 1900.
The structure received designation as an Important Cultural Property in 2006, marking its role in Japan's water infrastructure development.
Visitors can reach the dam through hiking trails from Shin-Kobe Station or take the ropeway to the intermediate station for easier access.
The dam features a geological formation known as the Nunobiki fault line, making it a notable location for earth science research.
Location: Fukiai-chō
Location: Hyōgo Prefecture
Inception: 1900
Architects: W. K. Burton, Chōsaku Yoshimura
Height: 33.3 m
Length: 110.3 m
Part of: 近代水道百選
Website: https://city.kobe.lg.jp/a86004/kurashi/sumai/water/kobenosuidou/03_01
GPS coordinates: 34.71111,135.19028
Latest update: May 12, 2025 07:51
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