Overview
Sugesawa Dam is a multipurpose dam built on the Inga River, part of the Hino River system, in Nichinan Town, Hino District, Tottori Prefecture. A gravity concrete dam standing 73.5 meters tall, it charms visitors with its mountain setting and the reservoir lake, Lake Nichinan.
Highlights
- ●A 73.5-meter-tall gravity concrete dam
- ●A dam serving multiple purposes such as flood control and power generation
- ●The reservoir Lake Nichinan and its mountain surroundings
- ●Its setting on the Inga River of the Hino River system
History
It is a multipurpose dam under the direct control of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, serving flood control, irrigation, industrial water supply, and power generation. The 73.5-meter-tall gravity concrete dam impounds a reservoir named Lake Nichinan.
Access
The dam is located along the Inga River of the Hino River system in Nichinan Town, Hino District, Tottori Prefecture. It sits amid the mountains, so for exact routes please check a map or official information.
Best season
The fresh greenery of spring to early summer and the autumn foliage that colors the lake and hills make the views of the dam and Lake Nichinan especially beautiful.
Map
35.2053, 133.3144 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the dam along the Inga River
- 2View the dam's height and structure from the crest
- 3Enjoy the scenery of the reservoir, Lake Nichinan
- 4Stroll through the surrounding mountain nature
Did you know?
💡 The artificial lake formed by the dam is named Lake Nichinan, taking its name from the local place name.
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