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Hitokura Dam
| Purpose | FNW *See more -> the functions of the dam |
|---|---|
| Location | Kawanishi City, Hyogo Pref. *See more |
| River | Hitokuraoroji River, Yodo River System |
| Type | Concrete gravity dam |
| Gate | High head radial gate:2 Dam top over flow radial gate:2 |
| Dam Height(m) | 75 |
| Crest Length(m) | 285 |
| Total Storage (1,000m³) |
33,300 |
| Completion | 1982 |
| Details | Hitokura Dam is the last dam of JWA to be constructed by the column block method. River environmental conservation measures, sedimentation restoration method and countermeasures against fishes of foreign origin were implemented. Experiment in flexible management and operation have been conducted since 2006. |
Hitokuramaru-kun and Shizuka-chan
Location
- Address
- Kawanishi City, Hyogo Pref.
- Phone No.
- +81-72-794-6671
*Hitokura Dam Operation and Maintenance Office
Access
Train and Bus
Approx.12 min. by bus and walking from Yamashita sta. of Nose Electric Railway
Dam Card
Award
Tourist Spots
- Myoken Mountain Forest
Myokenn Mountain Forest is located up further north-east from Hitokura Dam. By taking a ropeway and moveable hillside lift, you can go closer to the top of Mt. myoken. There is the terrace for barbequing and hiking trails available.
- Hitokura Prefectural Park
- Hitokura Dam reservoir (Chimyo Lake) area is a prefectural park for the visitors to enjoy lakeside view and playing by the lake. Please bring playing gadgets and spend sometime there.
See more ->Hitokura Prefectural Park Operation and Maintenance Office(Only Japanese)
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