Lake Sagami

Lake Sagami is a fake lake situated in Midori-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa in Japan's Kanto locale. Made in 1947 after the Sagami River was dammed, it fills in as use for recreational and hydroelectric purposes. The lake likewise filled in as scene for paddling occasions at the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, found 60 kilometers from the lake. Eutrophication issues have been a significant issue of the lake that was first seen in 1967.

The primary issue was microcystis green growth sprout and achieved its most elevated cell tally of 2,500,000 cells/mL in July– October 1979 information from 1985. Most vegetation developed around the lake are prairie and weeds while most yields developed are rice and vegetables. Fertilizer application for harvests close to the lake is moderate. Because of the lake's creation in 1947, it uprooted the professions of numerous nearby anglers in the area as a byproduct of their employment being removed, a significant number of these families were offered rental vessels in the new lake.

No private pontoons are permitted on the lake as a result. To adjust for the loss of the smelt, dark bass from the United States was imported to the lake as was Prussian carp. Because of the bass, the lake is a mainstream recreational angling area. The lake is additionally utilized for couples dating for watercraft rides and families.