Dams in Japan —— Past, Present and Future

----- 日本的大坝：过去、现在和未来

ISBN: 9780415494328 出版年：2018 页码：257 CRC Press

Overview of Japan 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. Includesappendices withlocation 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 fordam and water resources professionals.