Miyaoku Dam is a concrete gravity dam located in Nara prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for agriculture and water supply. The catchment area of the dam is 2.9 km2. The dam impounds about 5 ha of land when full and can store 580 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started on 1983 and completed in 1998.[1][2]
| Miyaoku Dam | |
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| Location | Nara Prefecture, Japan |
| Coordinates | 34°27′21″N 135°54′33″E / 34.45583°N 135.90917°E |
| Construction began | 1983 |
| Opening date | 1998 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 36.5m |
| Length | 175m |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 580 thousand cubic meters |
| Catchment area | 2.9 sq. km |
| Surface area | 5 hectares |
References
edit- ^ "Miyaoku Dam - Dams in Japan". Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ Karbhari, Vistasp M (1998). "Use of composite materials in civil infrastructure in Japan". WTEC Report. International Technology Research Institute, World Technology (WTEC) Division.
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