Overview
Yakuwa Dam is a gravity dam built on the Yakuwa River, part of the Akagawa river system, in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. Standing 97.5 metres high with a crest length of 269 metres, it is a concrete gravity dam used for power production. Construction was completed in 1957.
Highlights
- ●Concrete gravity dam 97.5 metres in height
- ●Dam crest measuring 269 metres in length
- ●Site on the Yakuwa River of the Akagawa system
- ●Dam built for hydroelectric power production
History
Yakuwa Dam is a concrete gravity dam built for power generation on the Yakuwa River of the Akagawa system. Its construction was completed in 1957. The dam supplies water for hydroelectric power production.
Access
The dam lies in the mountainous area of Yakuwayama, Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture. Check current transport and access information before visiting.
Best season
Surrounded by mountain nature, the setting is enhanced by fresh greenery in early summer and autumn foliage.
Map
38.5122, 139.8750 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head into the mountainous area along the Yakuwa River
- 2View the 97.5-metre-high dam body
- 3Look over the reservoir impounded for power generation
- 4Observe the surrounding natural environment before returning
Did you know?
💡 It is a concrete gravity dam 97.5 metres high with a crest length of 269 metres.
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