Waitaki Dam — New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
S 44° 41.424 E 170° 25.499
59G E 454436 N 5051280
The Waitaki Dam was the last dam to built by pick and shovel in New Zealand. Built during the late 1920s and early 1930s it was the first dam to built in the Waitaki reservoir system.
Waymark Code: WM866C
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 02/06/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Started in 1928 the Waitaki Dam was essentially built by hand. Over 500,000 cubic metres of material was excavated to build it. Please (visit link) to learn more.
Waterway where the dam is located: Waitaki River

Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production

Material used in the structure: Masonry/Concrete

Date built: 01/01/1934

Fishing Allowed: yes

Motor Sports Allowed: yes

Height of Dam: Not listed
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