Hōnen'ike Dam, Kan'onji
Map
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Facts and practical information
Hōnen'ike Dam is a multiple-arch dam in the Sanuki Mountain range at Kan'onji, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. The reservoir it creates is used for irrigation. Construction began in 1926 and was completed in 1930. The dam is 32 m high and has a crest length of 158 m. It is supported by six arched buttresses. Some renovation work has been needed to control leakage; special care has been taken due to its status as a cultural asset. ()
Day trips
Hōnen'ike Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Unpenji Ropeway, Yun bian si, Ōnohara.