Hongo Dam (Aomori, Japan) Explained

Hongo Dam
Dam Type:Embankment
Location:Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Dam Length:84.5m (277.2feet)
Dam Height:21.8m (71.5feet)
Construction Began:1950
Opening:1956
Res Capacity Total:200000m2
Res Catchment:7.8km2
Res Surface:4ha
Coordinates:40.6911°N 140.6369°W
Location Map:Japan

Hongo Dam is an earthfill dam located in Aomori Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for irrigation. The catchment area of the dam is 7.8 km2. The dam impounds about 4 ha of land when full and can store 200 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started on 1950 and completed in 1956.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hongo Dam (Re) - Dams in Japan. 2022-02-22.