Dams in Japan

Past, Present and Future
1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-1-138-11454-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 431 g

Overview of Japan’s long water history, by the Japanese Commission on large dams. Starting from the 7th century, when irrigation ponds were first constructed for paddy cropping, until the beginning of the 21st century. Elaborates on various roles of dams: water supply, power generation and flood control. Moreover, tries to clarify the negative impacts of dams on the natural environment and local societies, as well as extensive efforts made to minimize these impacts. Includes appendices with location and characteristics of main dams, administrative organs, river management system and water resources development river systems and facilities to offer the full picture. Richly-illustrated. Intended for dam and water resources professionals.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate, Professional, and Professional Practice & Development

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Hochwasserschutz (Bauingenieurwesen)
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Dämme, Wasserspeicher und Talsperren (Bauingenieurwesen)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction; 2. Roles of dams Japanese water history; 3. Environmental and social impact; 4. Dams in the future; 5. Summation; Appendices: 1. National administrative organs; 2. River management systems; 3. Existing dams in Japan; 4. Water resources development river systems and facilities; Location of dams in Japan; Main dimensions of dams described; References; Index.

Über Autor(innen)

In 1931, three years after the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) was established, Japan joined ICOLD as the Japan National Committee on Large Dams. In 1944, Japan withdrew from ICOLD during the World War II, then rejoined in March 1953. On September 13, 1962, the Japan Commission on Large Dams (JCOLD) was established, and in January 2012, it became a General Incorporated Association.