Dams, Canals Kansai Area
Lake Biwa Development
Purpose | FWI *See more -> the functions of the dam |
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Location | 10 municipalities, Shiga Pref. *See more |
River | 121 Rivers, Lake Biwa System. |
Gate | Roller gate:12 Jet Flow gate:1 Flap gate:3 |
Crest Length(m) | 235 |
Total Storage (1,000m³) |
27,500,000 |
Completion | 1997 |
Details | Lake Biwa Development was a project where lake banks, service roads, and drainage behind levee facilities were built, and Seta River overfall weir was reformed. The project reduces the downstream flood damage and supplies domestic and industrial water in the area of Osaka and Hyogo Pref. In the project, various measures were taken to alleviate the influence on the surrounding. |
Location
- Address
- Otsu City, Shiga Pref.
- Phone No.
- +81-7-574-0680
*Lake Biwa Development Integrated Operation and Maintenance Office
Access
Train
Approx.15 min. by walking from Katata sta. of JR Kosei Line
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