Tenryū River

Tenryū River

. In length, it is Japan's 9th longest river.

With a descent of more than 750 m, it is well suited to generation of hydroelectric power. The Sakuma Dam is rated at 350,000 kW; the Akiba Dam adds another 127,000 kW. Dams are also used for controlling flooding.

External references

* [http://www.cbr.mlit.go.jp/tenjyo/ Ministry] of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (in Japanese)


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