Imawatari Dam

Overview

Imawatari Dam is a gravity dam built across the main stream of the Kiso River, straddling Minokamo City and Kani City in Gifu Prefecture. Operated by Kansai Electric Power as a dedicated hydroelectric dam, it channels water to the company's Imawatari and Mino-Kawai power stations for generation. The dam stands 34.3 meters high and 308 meters long.

Highlights

• ●A gravity dam on the main stream of the Kiso River
• ●Measuring 34.3 meters high and 308 meters long
• ●Operated purely for hydroelectric power production
• ●Supplies water to the Imawatari and Mino-Kawai power stations

History

Construction began in 1936 and was completed in 1939. As a dedicated hydroelectric dam of Kansai Electric Power, it uses water from the main stream of the Kiso River for power generation. It stands as one of the power-generation facilities developed in the Showa era.

Map

35.4414, 137.0450 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Approach Imawatari Dam along the Kiso River
2. 2View the dam body, 34.3 meters high and 308 meters long
3. 3Learn about its role as a dedicated hydroelectric dam
4. 4Enjoy the scenery along the river

Did you know?

💡 Construction of the dam began in 1936 and was completed in 1939.

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