Dams in Japan

This volume covers Japan’s long water history, from the 7th century until current times and future outlook. It elaborates on various roles of dams such as water supply, power generation, and flood control. It also clarifies the negative impacts of dams on the natural environment and local societies, as well as extensive efforts made to minimize these. The author supplies an excellent chronological historical record and a delineation of the role that dams will play in the future, complete with tables and maps of existing dams.