The second dam at Turitea (originally built 1906-1907) was raised to 50 ft in 1912. This new enlarged structured was officially opened February 17 1913 and remained in use until 1957 when a 100 ft high dam was constructed.

Creator:      W H Neal - American Portrait Rooms, Wanganui
Place:          Turitea, Palmerston North
Date:          1912 to 1913