Ryusenji Dam (Japanese: 竜泉寺ダム) is a gravity dam located in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for irrigation and water supply. The catchment area of the dam is 5.6 km2. The dam impounds about 8 ha of land when full and can store 1016 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started on 1956 and completed in 1965.[1]

Ryusenji Dam
Ryusenji Dam is located in Japan
Ryusenji Dam
Location of Ryusenji Dam in Japan
LocationHiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates34°28′32″N 133°8′50″E / 34.47556°N 133.14722°E / 34.47556; 133.14722
Construction began1956
Opening date1965
Dam and spillways
Height35m
Length106m
Reservoir
Total capacity1016 thousand cubic meters
Catchment area5.6 sq. km
Surface area8 hectares

References

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  1. ^ "Ryusenji Dam - Dams in Japan". Retrieved 2022-02-22.