Pirika Dam
| Pirika Dam | |
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| Location | Hokkaidō, Japan |
| Construction began | 1975 |
| Opening date | 1991 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Shiribeshi-Ribetsu River |
| Height | 40 m |
| Length | 251.7 m |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 18,000,000 m³ |
| Catchment area | 115 km² |
| Surface area | 185 hectares |
The Pirika Dam (美利河ダム) is a dam located in Imakane, Setana District, Hiyama, Hokkaidō, Japan.
The dam is longest dam in Japan and the biggest in southern Hokkaidō at 1480 meters in length. It is known for hosting the longest fish race in Japan (2.4 km).
External links
- Pirika Dam (Japanese)
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Coordinates: 42°28′18″N 140°11′47″E / 42.47153333°N 140.1964194°E
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