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Notable lake · Niigata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture

Okutadami Dam

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Okutadami Dam is a lake in Niigata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture.

Okutadami Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Okutadami Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Okutadami Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.15385, 139.24939. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Okutadami Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Okutadami Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Okutadami Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Okutadami Dam?

    Nearby: Mount Echigo-Komagatake (viewpoint, 20 km), 六十里越峠開道記念碑 (fort, 21 km), Mount Hiuchigatake (viewpoint, 28 km), 八海神社 (temple, 31 km), Ozenuma (lake, 32 km), 円福寺 (Buddhist site, 33 km).

    Is Okutadami Dam worth visiting?

    Okutadami Dam is listed as a notable lake in Niigata Prefecture on Spotwander.