Historical Facilities
Shiraiwa Sabo Dam
Masao Akagi
| Name | Shiraiwa Sabo Dam |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Toyama Pref. |
| Name of Main River | Joganji River |
| Name of Branch | Yukawa-River |
| Year of Completion | 1939 |
| Managed by | Tateyama Sabo Work Office, MLIT |
| Comment | The highest sabo dam in Japan, and the most famous sabo dam among the works designed by Masao Akagi. An episode remains that Akagi and Kaba, both noted civil engineers in the early days, contended over the construction priority of this dam and Hongu Sabo Dam. |
| Data Source | Sabo Frontier Foundation Material |