The Shimajigawa Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Shimaji River 13 km (8 mi) north of Shūnan in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The dam was completed in 1980 and was the first dam to be completely constructed with the roller-compacted concrete method. The dam creates Takase Lake.[1]

Shimajigawa Dam
Shimajigawa Dam is located in Japan
Shimajigawa Dam
Location of Shimajigawa Dam in Japan
CountryJapan
LocationShūnan, Yamaguchi
Coordinates34°10′13″N 131°46′31″E / 34.17028°N 131.77528°E / 34.17028; 131.77528
StatusOperational
Construction began1978
Opening date1980
Dam and spillways
Type of damConcrete gravity
ImpoundsShimaji River
Height89 m (292 ft)
Length240 m (787 ft)
Dam volume317,000 m3 (414,620 cu yd)
Reservoir
CreatesLake Takase
Total capacity20,600,000 m3 (16,701 acre⋅ft)
Active capacity19,600,000 m3 (15,890 acre⋅ft)
Catchment area32 km2 (12 sq mi)
Surface area80 ha (198 acres)

References

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  1. ^ Berga, L., ed. (2003). Roller compacted concrete dams : proceedings of the IV International Symposium on Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) Dams, 17-19 November 2003, Madrid, Spain. Rotterdam [u.a.]: Balkema. p. 27. ISBN 90-5809-564-9.