Makio Dam (Japanese: 牧尾ダム) is a dam in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, completed in 1961.[1]

Makio Dam
Official name牧尾ダム
LocationNagano Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates35°49′27″N 137°36′10″E / 35.82417°N 137.60278°E / 35.82417; 137.60278
PurposeIrrigation, power generation
Construction began1957 (1957)
Opening date1961; 63 years ago (1961)
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarth fill dam
ImpoundsOtaki River, Kiso River
Height104.5 m (342.8 ft)
Length260 m (853 ft)
Dam volume2,616,000 m³ (3,421,599 yd³)
Reservoir
CreatesLake Mitake
Catchment area304 km² (117.4 mi²)
Power Station
Operator(s)Kansai Electric Power Company
Installed capacity37 MW

References

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  1. ^ "Makio Dam (Pre) [Nagano Pref.] - Dams in Japan".