Ohhara Dam (Shiga, Japan) Explained

Ohhara Dam
Location:Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Dam Length:191.7m
Dam Height:27.4m
Opening:1962
Res Capacity Total:2120 thousand cubic meters
Res Catchment:6.1 sq. km
Res Surface:19 hectares
Coordinates:34.9022°N 136.2817°W
Location Map:Japan

Ohhara Dam is an earthfill dam located in Shiga prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for irrigation. The catchment area of the dam is 6.1 km2. The dam impounds about 19 ha of land when full and can store 2120 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was completed in 1962.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ohhara Dam (Pre) - Dams in Japan. 2022-02-22.