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Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture · JSCE Civil Engineering Heritage
Kurobe Dam
- Nearest stationKurobeko Station 0.3 km
- DesignationJSCE Civil Engineering Heritage
- Year1963 (completed)
The Kurobe Dam (黒部ダム), or Kuroyon Dam (黒四ダム), is a 186 m (610 ft) high variable-radius arch dam on the Kurobe River in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The tallest dam in Japan, it supports the 335 MW Kurobe No.
From the Wikipedia article “Kurobe Dam” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kurobe Dam. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kurobeko Station, 0.3 km (straight line) |
| Type | JSCE Civil Engineering Heritage |
| Year | 1963 (completed) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kurobe Dam?
- Kurobeko Station. It is 0.3 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kurobe Dam a designated cultural property?
- Yes: JSCE Civil Engineering Heritage.
- When was Kurobe Dam completed?
- In 1963.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Tateyama Murodō: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Kurobe Gorge: Yasu (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Sennindani Dam: Yasu (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Shōmyō Falls: kahusi (會話) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Tateyama Sabō Erosion Control Works Service Train: Spinningcat at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0), Mount Okukane: Yasu (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0)
