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Amekawa Dam (Japanese: 雨川ダム) is a check dam on Ame river in Saku, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The primary purpose is reducing water flow velocity to counteract erosion. It is also used for water supply.

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Amekawa Dam
Amekawa Dam
Country	Japan
Location	Saku, Nagano
Coordinates	36°11′5″N 138°33′8″E
Purpose	Multi-purpose
Status	Operational
Construction began	1971 (1971)
Opening date	November 30, 1974 (1974-11-30)
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Gravity dam
Impounds	Amekawa
Height (thalweg)	28 m
Length	126 m
Dam volume	38,000 m3
Reservoir
Total capacity	800,000 m3
Surface area	8.9 ha
Maximum water depth	28 m

The pole of inaccessibility of Japan lies near this dam.

See also

• List of dams and reservoirs in Japan

References

• Saku City's "Guide to Amekawa Dam" (Local Information Board)

External links

Official website (in Japanese)

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