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Shijushida Dam

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Japanese name: 四十四田ダム

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Shijushida Dam
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WHAT TO DOShijushida Dam

A dam for flood control and power generation on the main stream of the Kitakami River. It is located near Morioka.

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Overview

A dam for flood control and power generation on the main stream of the Kitakami River. It is located near Morioka.

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Field：Flood control, hydroelectric power

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Information checked on: 2026-09-03

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