The Takisato Dam constructed in the middle reaches of the Sorachi River (between Furano and Ashibetsu cities), downstream of the Kanayama Dam, was completed in 1999. The dam lake is known as Lake Takisato. There is an auto-camping site complete with a lakeside beach where visitors can play in the water, a multipurpose square for various sports and recreation activities, cottages and other facilities. It is easily accessible from the famous tourist spot Furano.
Dam data
●River name
Sorachi River of the Ishikari river system
●Type
Concrete gravity dam
●Height
50.0 m (concrete part)
●Crest length
445.0 m
●Dam functions
Flood control, maintenance of normal water flow function, provision of irrigation and city water, hydropower generation
Map code: 450 380 841*15