Ōi Dam
大井ダム
A historic 1924 gravity dam on the Kiso River that created the scenic Ena Gorge and generates hydroelectric power.
What it is
- A 53.4 meter high gravity-type concrete dam completed in 1924 on the Kiso River.
- A designated Heritage of Industrial Modernization operated by Kansai Electric Power.
- The first project led by Momosuke Fukuzawa for the Daido Electric Power company.
- A facility consisting of the Oi and Shin-Oi power stations producing 84,000 kilowatts.
What to see
- The Ena Gorge reservoir which is listed among Japan's top 100 dam lakes.
- A massive concrete structure featuring twenty-one radial gates for flood control.
- The historic power station buildings designated as Civil Engineering Heritage sites.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Ōi Dam Open in Google Maps
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