More Info →Top of the Dam in Flood Conditions - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

This picture shows the flood flowing over the top of the Mangahao Dam.The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa. After being delayed by the WWI, construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.

Identification

Object type

Image

Relation

Public Photograph Collection Mgh 92

Date

September 1923

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh92_005805

Held In

"Coolstore"