Kochi Dam (Hyōgo)
Dam in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
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Kochi Dam (Japanese: 河内ダム) is an earthfill dam located in Hyōgo Prefecture, an area characterized by mountainous terrain and agricultural communities in Japan. The region experiences a mix of humid summers and cold winters, making dependable irrigation infrastructure important for local crop stability.
Official name河内ダム
LocationHyogo Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates34°31′32″N 134°57′41″E
Constructionbegan1978
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| Official name | 河内ダム |
| Location | Hyogo Prefecture, Japan |
| Coordinates | 34°31′32″N 134°57′41″E |
| Construction began | 1978 |
| Opening date | 1985 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 24m |
| Length | 152.8m |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 250 thousand cubic meters |
| Catchment area | 2.7 sq. km |
| Surface area | 6 hectares |
The dam is used for irrigation and water supply. The catchment area of the dam is 2.7 km2. The dam impounds about 6 ha of land when full and can store 250 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started on 1978 and completed in 1985.[1]
