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A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use, aqua ...
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Tainai, Niigata
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is a Cities of Japan, city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 28,495 in 10,821 households, and a population density of 110 persons per km2 (288 ...
, Japan, completed in 1976.
It is a gravity-type concrete dam aiming for flood control and unspecified water intake. It is 93 meters in height.
History
The small and medium river refurbishment project was started in 1949 on the Tessouchi River flowing through Wessai City. As a result, levees capable of withstanding a flood of 700 cubic meters per second. However, the levees were broke due to flood damage in July, 1966. As a result, dam construction began.
References
Dams in Niigata Prefecture
Dams completed in 1976
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