Lake Okutadami (Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Okutadami is a man-made lake (the reservoir of the Okutadami Dam) located deep in the mountains of Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. The dam was constructed to meet postwar demand for electricity and as part of regional development. The tranquil lake surface is surrounded by deep valleys and virgin forests of beech and maple trees.
