FY2012 Japan Society of Dam Engineers Technology Award

Orderer Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Kinki Regional Development Bureau
Completion 2001
Structure and scale Gravity concrete dam, dam height: 100m; dam length: 315m; dam voltage: 900,000m³; reservoir water volume: 84,000,000m³
Location Nara Prefecture
Application Multi-purpose dam

Otaki Dam is a multi-purpose dam constructed for the purpose of flood control for the Kinokawa River system, maintenance of the proper function of flowing water, drinking water, industrial water, and hydroelectric power (maximum output 10,500kw).