Daimon Dam

Overview

Daimon Dam is a prefecturally operated multipurpose dam built on the Daimon River in the Fuji River system, in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. A concrete gravity dam standing 65.5 meters high with a crest length of 180 meters, it serves flood control, general water use, water supply and power generation. Its reservoir is called Lake Kiyosato, a highland waterside close to the Kiyosato plateau.

Highlights

• ●A 65.5-meter concrete gravity dam
• ●A Yamanashi prefectural multipurpose dam serving flood control to power
• ●Lake Kiyosato, the reservoir it created
• ●A waterside spreading across a plateau at 886 meters

History

Construction of Daimon Dam began in 1968 and was completed in 1987. Set on a plateau at an elevation of 886 meters, this gravity dam of 65.5 meters in height and 180 meters in crest length was designed for purposes ranging from flood control to power generation. After a long construction period it entered service as a Yamanashi prefectural multipurpose dam, supporting flood management and daily life in the surrounding area.

Map

35.8744, 138.4342 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enjoy sightseeing on the Kiyosato plateau, then head to Daimon Dam
2. 2Take in the gravity dam's presence from the embankment
3. 3Rest by Lake Kiyosato in the highland air
4. 4Stop at a cafe or farm at the foot of Yatsugatake before returning

Did you know?

💡 At 65.5 meters high it makes an impressive concrete gravity dam, and the reservoir's name, Lake Kiyosato, echoes the nearby highland resort of Kiyosato. The catchment area is about 51.7 square kilometers and total storage capacity around 3.6 million cubic meters, supporting its role as a multipurpose dam.

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