Benmore Dam
CountryNew Zealand
Height118 m
Year1965
TypeEmbankment
RiverWaitaki
About Benmore Dam
The largest earth-filled dam in New Zealand. 118 m tall. 540 MW capacity. Part of the Waitaki hydro scheme. Named after the Benmore Range.
The largest earth-filled dam in New Zealand. 118 m tall. 540 MW capacity. Part of the Waitaki hydro scheme. Named after the Benmore Range.