Oshirakawa Dam

Overview

The Oshirakawa Dam stands on the Oshirakawa River, a tributary of the Shō River system, in Shirakawa, Gifu Prefecture. Construction began in 1961, resulting in a 95-meter rock-fill dam.

Highlights

• ●A 95-meter-tall rock-fill dam operated by Electric Power Development Co. (J-POWER) for hydroelectric generation
• ●The reservoir created by the dam is known as Lake Hakusui
• ●Water from the dam is sent to the Miboro No. 2 Power Station for hydroelectric power generation
• ●Located on the Oshirakawa River, a tributary within the Shō River system, in Shirakawa village

History

Construction of the dam began in 1961 and continued into 1963. Since its completion, it has been operated by Electric Power Development Co. (J-POWER) as a dam for hydroelectric power, supplying water to the Miboro No. 2 Power Station downstream.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Travel through Shirakawa village toward the dam along the Oshirakawa River
2. 2View the structure of the 95-meter rock-fill dam
3. 3Take in the scenery of Lake Hakusui, the reservoir formed by the dam
4. 4Learn about the dam's role in supplying water to the Miboro No. 2 Power Station

Did you know?

💡 The reservoir formed by the Oshirakawa Dam is named Lake Hakusui.

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