Clyde Dam

Clyde Dam
Clyde Dam from the east, looking west
Clyde Dam is located in New Zealand
Clyde Dam
Location of Clyde Dam in New Zealand
LocationClyde, Otago, New Zealand
Coordinates45°10′46″S 169°18′25″E / 45.179314°S 169.306955°E / -45.179314; 169.306955
Dam and spillways
Type of damConcrete gravity dam
ImpoundsClutha River
Height100 m (330 ft)
Length490 m (1,610 ft)
Width (crest)10 m (33 ft)
Width (base)70 m (230 ft)
Reservoir
CreatesLake Dunstan
Surface area26 km2 (10 sq mi)
Power Station
Operator(s)Contact Energy
Commission date1992
Turbines4× 108 MW (145,000 hp) Francis turbines
Installed capacity464 MW[1]
Annual generation2,100 GWh

The Clyde Dam, New Zealand's second-largest hydroelectric dam,[Note 1] is built on the Clutha River / Mata-Au near the town of Clyde. It is owned and operated by Contact Energy.


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