Hosobidani Dam

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Hosobidani Dam
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Official name細尾谷ダム
Location Hichisō, Gifu, Japan
Construction began1924
Opening date1926
Dam and spillways
Impounds Hida River
Height22.4 m
Length59.1 m
Reservoir
CreatesHosobedani Chōsei Reservoir
Total capacity71,000 m3
Catchment area 2,020.8 km2
Surface area1 ha

The Hosobidani Dam (細尾谷ダム) is a dam in Hichisō, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, completed in 1926. [1]

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References

  1. "Hosobidani Dam [Gifu Pref.] - Dams in Japan".

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