Amekawa Dam
Amekawa Dam is a check dam on Ame river in Saku, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The primary purpose is reducing water flow velocity to counteract erosion. It is also used for water supply. The pole of inaccessibility of Japan lies near this dam.
- Dam
- …lies at an elevation of around 910 metres (2,980 feet)
- …is also known as “Amekawa Sabō-damu”
- Description: dam in Saku, Nagano
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Shinkaisansha Shrine.
Shinkaisansha Shrine
Shinkaisansha Shrine is a Shinto shrine.
4 km west of Amekawa Dam
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sakuho.
Sakuho
Sakuho is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
7 km southwest of Amekawa Dam
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Latitude
36.18476° or 36° 11′ 5″ north
Longitude
138.55203° or 138° 33′ 7″ east
Open location code
8Q8W5HM2+WR
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Uzbek—“Amekawa Dam” goes by many names.
Amekawa Sabō-damuCebuano
سد اميكاواEgyptian Arabic
diga di AmekawaItalian
あめかわさぼうだむJapanese
雨川ダムJapanese
雨川砂防ダムJapanese
Amekawa toʻgʻoniUzbek
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Tanokuchi and Nigamizu.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Kumoba Gawa and Nukui Gawa.
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