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Kurobe Dam

Toyama · Tateyama · Craft Experiences

Japanese name: 黒部ダム

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Kurobe Dam
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WHAT TO DOKurobe Dam

An arch dam in Kurobe. Completed in 1963, it is known for its difficult construction, which cost 171 lives.

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An arch dam in Kurobe. Completed in 1963, it is known for its difficult construction, which cost 171 lives.

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Field：Arch dam, hydropower

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Information checked on: 2026-09-03

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