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Sagae Dam (commonly known as Gassan Lake) and Gassan Lake Great Fountain

Yamagata · · Nature & Scenery

Japanese name: 寒河江ダム（通称：月山湖）・月山湖大噴水

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WHAT TO DOSagae Dam (commonly known as Gassan Lake) and Gassan Lake Great Fountain

A reservoir made by damming the Sagae River, with what is held to be Japan's tallest fountain rising from the water.

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A reservoir made by damming the Sagae River, with what is held to be Japan's tallest fountain rising from the water.

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Area (m2): 3,400,000 Maximum depth (m): 115 Elevation (m): 400 Rental boats and so on (number): None Fishing (fee): Prohibited

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