Takami Dam Explained

Takami Dam
Dam Crosses:Shizunai River
Res Name:Takami Lake
Location:Hokkaidō, Japan
Dam Length:435 metres
Dam Height:120 metres
Opening:1983
Coordinates:42.4578°N 142.6381°W

Takami Dam is a dam in Hokkaidō, Japan. It has an electrical generation output of 200MW.

History

The dam was constructed to control flooding of the Shizunai River and also to generate electricity.[1] It was constructed by Kajima, Aoki Corporation, and Chizaki Kogyo Construction. It was completed in 1983.[2] Power generation commenced in July 1983. A second power generation unit was completed in April 1993.[1]

Characteristics

The dam is approximately 120 metres high and 435 metres long.[2]

The electrical generation output is 200MW. Power is supplied to the Hokkaido Electric Power Company.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Case Study 11-01: Benefits due to Power Generation – Integrated Hidaka Development, Japan . New Energy Foundation . 2006.
  2. Web site: Register of Dams (More than 30 m height) . Japan Commission on Large Dams . 2012.
  3. Book: Electricity Review Japan . March 2007 . The Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan . 15 .