Biraotori Dam (Japanese: 平取ダム) is a gravity dam located in Hokkaido Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for flood control and water supply. The catchment area of the dam is 234 km2. The dam impounds about 310 ha of land when full and can store 45800 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started on 1973 and completed in 2021.[1]
| Biraotori Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Biraotori Dam in Japan | |
| Location | Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan |
| Coordinates | 42°40′49″N 142°23′10″E / 42.68028°N 142.38611°E |
| Construction began | 1973 |
| Opening date | 2021 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 55m |
| Length | 350m |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 45800 thousand cubic meters |
| Catchment area | 234 sq. km |
| Surface area | 310 hectares |
References
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