Rangipo Dam. Central North Island. New Zealand.
S 39° 12.590 E 175° 46.700
60H E 394525 N 5659226
Rangipo Dam is part of the Tongariro Hydro Scheme in the Central North Island of New Zealand.
Waymark Code: WM4FJ6
Location: New Zealand
Date Posted: 08/17/2008
Views: 65
The Tongariro Sectionof the Power Scheme begins at the Waihohonu Intake and Tunnel, which transport water from the Waihohonu Stream to the Rangipo Dam on the Tongariro River. It then extends from the Rangipo Dam northward as far as the Poutu Intake, then North West to the Poutu Tunnel and Poutu Canal as far as the Poutu Dam. Waihohonu Intake and Tunnel takes water from the Waihohonu Stream via a 960m long tunnel to the Rangipo head pond.
At the Rangipo Dam the Tongariro River creates a head pond for the Rangipo Power Station. Water is transported from here to the Rangipo Power Station via a headrace tunnel. A minimum flow of 0.6 m3/s is maintained below the dam to enhance the Blue Duck habitat. Recreational flows are also released from here periodically for sporting activities.
Waterway where the dam is located: Upper Tongariro River
Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production
Material used in the structure: masonry
Fishing Allowed: yes
Height of Dam: Not listed
Date built: Not listed
Motor Sports Allowed: Not Listed
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