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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Maruyama Dam

The Maruyama Dam (丸山ダム, Maruyama Damu) is a dam on the border of Mitake and Yaotsu in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It was built on the upper reaches of the Kiso River system. It is a gravity dam that is 98.2 m (322 ft) tall. It is the site of a power plant.

It was built after World War II as part of a large, nationwide dam building project.

Surrounding area

Sosui Gorge (蘇水峡 Sosui-kyō) was formed by the completion of the dam. Along with Ena Gorge further upstream, the area is part of the Hida-Kisogawa Quasi-National Park.

Maruyama Dam with Sosui Gorge behind it

References

  1. ^ kgi-admin (2023-04-24). "Power plant profile: Maruyama, Japan". Power Technology. Retrieved 2024-02-21.