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Asari Dam
Interactive map of Asari Dam
Location	Otaru, Hokkaidō, Japan.
Construction began	1979
Opening date	1993
Dam and spillways
Impounds	Asari River
Height	73.9 m
Length	390 m
Reservoir
Total capacity	8,800,000 m3
Catchment area	56.8 km2
Surface area	43 hectares

Asari Dam (朝里ダム) is a dam in Otaru, Hokkaidō, Japan, completed in 1993. It is a Gravity dam of 73.9 m which is currently managed by the Hokkaido Construction Department. The man-made lake which resulted from the construction of the dam is called Otarunai Lake.

Construction

Construction of the dam began in 1979 and lasted until completion in 1993. Due to the planning of the dam's construction through the Hokkaido roadway, the roadway was modified in 1986 and the creation of the Asari Sky Loop.

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  Asari Sky Loop

Tourism

The artificial Otarunai lake was named by the citizens after an offer for public input was addressed. In 1994, the Otarunai Lakeside Park opened to the public and the Asari Dam Memorial building was constructed. It is also possible to walk on the dam during open hours. A tennis court and recreation facility were also completed. An Onsen is also located downstream from the dam.

External links

• Media related to Asari Dam at Wikimedia Commons