Aseishigawa Dam (浅瀬石川ダム, Aseishigawa damu) is a multi-purpose dam on the Aseishi River, a tributary of the Iwaki River in the city of Kuroishi in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Construction began on the dam in 1971, and it was completed in 1988.[1]

Aseishigawa Dam
Aseishigawa Dam
Aseishigawa Dam is located in Aomori Prefecture
Aseishigawa Dam
Location of Aseishigawa Dam in Aomori Prefecture
Aseishigawa Dam is located in Japan
Aseishigawa Dam
Aseishigawa Dam (Japan)
Official name浅瀬石川ダム
LocationKuroishi, Aomori, Japan
Coordinates40°35′49″N 140°41′23″E / 40.59694°N 140.68972°E / 40.59694; 140.68972
Construction began1971
Opening date1988
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity
ImpoundsAseishi River
Height91 m (299 ft)
Length256 m (840 ft)
Dam volume700,000 m3 (25,000,000 cu ft)
Reservoir
CreatesNijino Lake
Total capacity53,100,000 m3 (1.88×109 cu ft)
Catchment area225.1 km2 (86.9 sq mi)
Surface area220 ha (540 acres)

References

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  1. ^ "Aseishigawa Dam". Retrieved 24 May 2020.