Himenokawauchi Dam (Japanese: 姫の河内ダム) is a gravity dam located in Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for water supply. The catchment area of the dam is 1.2 km2. The dam impounds about 3 ha of land when full and can store 109 thousand cubic meters of water. The construction of the dam was started on 1985 and completed in 1987.[1]
| Himenokawauchi Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Himenokawauchi Dam in Japan | |
| Official name | 姫の河内ダム |
| Location | Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan |
| Coordinates | 32°15′16″N 130°1′44″E / 32.25444°N 130.02889°E |
| Construction began | 1985 |
| Opening date | 1987 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 21m |
| Length | 81m |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 109 thousand cubic meters |
| Catchment area | 1.2 sq. km |
| Surface area | 3 hectares |
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