Hontao-ike Dam (Japanese: 本垰池) is an earthfill dam located in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for irrigation. The catchment area of the dam is 1 km2. The dam can store 12 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was completed in 1962.[1]
| Hontao-ike Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Hontao-ike Dam in Japan | |
| Location | Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan |
| Coordinates | 34°25′00″N 132°39′41″E / 34.41667°N 132.66139°E |
| Opening date | 1962 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 18m |
| Length | 85m |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 12 thousand cubic meters |
| Catchment area | 1 sq. km |
| Surface area | hectares |
References
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