Takakuma Dam (Japanese: 高隈ダム) is a gravity dam located in Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for irrigation. The catchment area of the dam is 38.4 km2. The surface area of the dam is about 104 ha when full and can store 13,930 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was completed in 1967.[1]

Takakuma Dam
Takakuma Dam is located in Japan
Takakuma Dam
Location of Takakuma Dam in Japan
Official name高隈ダム
LocationKagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates31°30′30″N 130°51′34″E / 31.50833°N 130.85944°E / 31.50833; 130.85944
Opening date1967
Dam and spillways
Height47m
Length136m
Reservoir
Total capacity13930 thousand cubic meters
Catchment area38.4 sq. km
Surface area104 hectares

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  1. ^ "Takakuma Dam - Dams in Japan". Retrieved 2022-02-22.