Otaki Dam Downstream Live Camera | Otaki, Kawakami Village, Yoshino District, Nara

This is a live camera installed at the downstream area of Otaki Dam in Otaki, Kawakami Village, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture. You can check the Otaki Dam, the Kino River (Yoshino River), and river conditions downstream of the dam. Operated by the Kinokawa Dam Integrated Management Office, still images are updated at regular intervals. Since local weather forecasts, rain cloud radar, and nearby maps can also be checked together, it is useful for monitoring river conditions during heavy rain or typhoons, weather around the dam, water flow in the downstream area, and conditions during water releases.

Otaki Dam is a dam in the Kino River watershed located in Kawakami Village in southern Nara Prefecture. It is an important facility involved in flood control for downstream areas, water use, maintenance of the river environment, and power generation. The live camera lets you visually check the current conditions around the dam, making it a useful reference before traveling to the Kawakami Village area or when you want to know the weather in the Yoshino River and Kino River basin.

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Live Camera Information

• Stream type – Still images
• Update interval – 5 minutes
• Operated by – Kinokawa Dam Integrated Management Office
• Location – Otaki, Kawakami Village, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture 639-3543
• Image source – Created by processing content from the Kinokawa Dam Integrated Management Office website

What You Can Check with the Otaki Dam Downstream Live Camera

This live camera lets you check conditions on the downstream side of Otaki Dam. After heavy rain or when a typhoon is approaching, it serves as a reference for understanding the weather around the dam, river turbidity, water flow in the downstream direction, and the atmosphere during water releases. Since it is a still-image feed, the footage does not move continuously, but you can check current local conditions from the regularly updated images.

Please note that live camera images may have a time lag from actual conditions due to network environments and system constraints. For safety-related information such as evacuation decisions or travel decisions, please also check official disaster prevention information from local governments, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Japan Meteorological Agency, and other sources.

For Those Wanting to Check Otaki Dam Water Level, Storage Rate, and Release Status

Among those searching for Otaki Dam, many want to check the “current water level,” “storage rate,” “discharge volume,” and “inflow volume.” While the live camera lets you check the visible conditions around the dam, if you want to check accurate numerical data, it is recommended to also check the river and dam observation information from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

River conditions downstream of the dam tend to change more readily during periods of heavy or prolonged rain. Combining the live camera view of local conditions with rain cloud radar, weather forecasts, river water levels, and dam storage rates makes it easier to understand the overall situation.

Key Points for Checking Around Otaki Dam During Heavy Rain and Typhoons

The area around Otaki Dam is located in a mountainous zone, and river flow and visibility can change significantly depending on how rain falls. When a typhoon is approaching or a linear precipitation band (line of heavy rainfall) has developed, in addition to checking the downstream water conditions via the live camera, it is reassuring to also check upstream rainfall conditions using rain cloud radar.

River water levels can rise due to upstream rainfall even if it is raining lightly at your current location. If you plan to approach a riverbank, waterside area, or the vicinity of a bridge, do not judge solely from the live camera; check the latest weather information and local government disaster prevention information, and prioritize safety.

Also Check Live Cameras Around Otaki Dam

Around Otaki Dam, in addition to the downstream camera, there are live cameras for the upstream area, directly below the dam, and toward Miyataki. Checking the conditions on the dam lake side, the river directly below the dam, and along the Yoshino River together allows for a more comprehensive understanding of conditions from around Otaki Dam to the downstream area.

• Otaki Dam Upstream Live Camera
• Otaki Dam Directly Downstream Live Camera
• Otaki Dam Miyataki Live Camera (Yoshino River)
• Live Cameras in Kawakami Village, Nara Prefecture
• Live Camera List for Nara Prefecture
• Kino River Live Cameras
• Dam Live Cameras

How to Read Weather and Rain Cloud Radar Around Otaki Dam

When checking the weather around Otaki Dam, in addition to the weather forecast for Kawakami Village, it is recommended to check the movement of rain in the upper reaches of the Yoshino River and Kino River using rain cloud radar. In mountainous areas, rain can intensify rapidly, and local weather may differ from rainfall in surrounding areas.

Checking the live camera, weather forecast, and rain cloud radar together makes it easier to understand current conditions around the dam, how rain is expected to fall going forward, and changes in river conditions. Before sightseeing, driving, or checking for disaster preparedness, always confirm the latest information before taking action.

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