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Description

Th Lower Turitea Dam was originally completed in 1907 but was raised to 50 feet in 1912. It was officially opened February 17 1913. This enlarged dam remained in use until 1957 when a 100 ft high dam was constructed. The spillway is on the left.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection W 49
Date
1913
Digitisation ID
2014N_W49_009173
Format
B&W print

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Raising the Barrier at Turitea Dam
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Second Dam at Turitea Stream, Upstream Side
Second Dam at Turitea Stream, Upstream Side
Second Turitea Dam
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Related items

Raising the Barrier at Turitea Dam
Construction of Second Turitea Dam
First Turitea Dam
Reservoir at Turitea
Addition to the Lower Turitea Dam
Second Turitea Dam Opening Day
Construction of the Spillway of the Lower Turitea Dam
Second Dam at Turitea Stream, Upstream Side
Second Dam at Turitea Stream, Upstream Side
Second Turitea Dam
Second Turitea Dam
Original Turitea Dam