Shiwa Dam is an earthfill dam located in Aomori Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for flood control. The catchment area of the dam is 22.9 km2. The dam impounds about 11 ha of land when full and can store 825 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started on 1950 and completed in 1961.[1]
| Shiwa Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Shiwa Dam in Japan | |
| Location | Aomori Prefecture, Japan |
| Coordinates | 40°29′59″N 141°6′16″E / 40.49972°N 141.10444°E |
| Construction began | 1950 |
| Opening date | 1961 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 22.8m |
| Length | 121.2m |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 825 thousand cubic meters |
| Catchment area | 22.9 sq. km |
| Surface area | 11 hectares |
References
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