Katsurazawa Dam

Coordinates: 43°14′23″N 142°00′09″E / 43.23972°N 142.00250°E / 43.23972; 142.00250
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Katsurazawa Dam
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The Katsurazawa Dam is a

Concrete Gravity dam
, immediately downstream from the Shinkatsurazawa Dam. The artificial lake resulting from the construction of the Katsurazawa Dam is known as the Katsurazawa Lake.

Overview

The construction of the dam would lead to the relocation of 172 households.[1] The dam's goals were to supply water for irrigation to Bibai Fields, Bibai City, Mikasa City, and also to produce up to 15,000 kW of Hydro Electric Power.[2]

Shin-Katsurazawa Dam (Modified Katsurazawa Dam)
View from an airplane

References

  1. ^ FUKADA, Atsuo (2003-07-01). "Study on the Cretaceous System around the Katsurazawa Dam on the Ikushumbetsu River". Annual Report. 4: 119–131.
  2. ^ "桂沢ダムの概要". www.sp.hkd.mlit.go.jp. Archived from the original on 2016-07-30. Retrieved 2017-03-18.