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Shorenji Dam

The 236th tallest dam in the world

82 m · 269 ft

Shorenji Dam (Shōrenji damu) is a dam in Nabari, Mie Prefecture, Japan, completed in 1970. The dam impounds the Shorenji River, a left tributary of the Nabari River. The dam is located near the scenic Kaochidani Valley, known for its andesite rock formations, autumn foliage, and cherry blossoms. Shorenji Dam is located about 2 miles west of Hinachi Dam, which is on a different branch of the Nabari River.

Dam data from Wikidata (CC0) plus curated additions. Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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