Dondo Dam
| Dondo Dam | |
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| Location | Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. |
| Construction began | 1968 |
| Opening date | 1989 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Shijimi River |
| Height | 71.5 m |
| Length | 260 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 18,860,000 m |
| Catchment area | 329.5 km |
| Surface area | 105 hectares |
Dondo Dam (呑吐ダム) is a dam in Miki, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Catching the waters of the Sijimi and Yamada rivers, the catchment becomes known as Tsukuhara Lake.
Uses
Other than just creating hydro electricity the catchment area of 328.8km2 provides drinking water supply and industrial supply to nearby Kobe; as well as irrigation, flood control, removal of melting snow and recreational uses.
References
- ^ "Dondo Dam". www.industryabout.com. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ^ "Dondo Dam (Tukuhara lake)". k-kabegami.com. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ^ "Dondo Dam ［Hyogo Pref.］". damnet.or.jp. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
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