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Gosho Dam, Japan

Positive sustainability aspect

Community engagement & acceptance
During the construction phase of Lake Gosho, Japan, the formation of a community driven development association to work alongside government agencies resulted in maximizing community benefits from the development, including creation of a multi-functional community asset and tourist attraction.

Source: IEA Hydropower Implementing Agreement - Annex VIII.

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Overview

Gosho Dam was built on the Shizukuishi River, Japan, and is surrounded by Mt. Iwate to the north, Mt.Komagatake to the northwest and the Tohne Mountains to the south. It is a multipurpose dam for Morioka City, providing flood control, irrigation water, domestic water supply and power generation functions.

Scheme Specifications

Dam Name

Scheme operator
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Size of scheme (MW)
13
Country
Japan
Catchment area
635km2
River
Shizukuishi River
Effective reservoir capacity
45 x 106m3
Construction years
1972-82
Reservoir size

External recognition
Nil
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