Shinaki Dam
LocationKuni, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
Coordinates36°37′41″N 138°38′04″E / 36.62806°N 138.63444°E / 36.62806; 138.63444
Construction began1961
Opening date1965
Dam and spillways
Height43.5 m
Length106.0 m
Reservoir
Total capacity1,273,000 m³
Catchment area30.9 km²
Surface area12 hectares

Shinaki Dam (品木ダム) is a dam in the Gunma Prefecture of Japan.

Shinaki dam was constructed to neutralize strong acid water that flowed from Kusatsu Onsen. Calcium carbonate is used for neutralizing.


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