Mangatangi Reservoir - Hunua Ranges, North Island, New Zealand
S 37° 06.947 E 175° 12.554
60H E 340899 N 5890782
Mangatangi Reservoir, which is New Zealand's largest water supply dam and second largest earth dam.
Waymark Code: WM95KT
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 07/02/2010
Views: 3
The extensive 169-hectare lake holds 37 million cubic metres of water and has an average daily yield of 101,100 cubic metres. The water is piped to the Ardmore Watercare Services then supplied to the residents of Auckland City
There are toilets, picnic area, visitors centre, trout fishing and walking tracks available at the dam site.
Waterway where the dam is located: Mangatangi River
Main use of the Water Dam: Water Supply (Drinkable)
Material used in the structure: embankment
Height of Dam: unknown
Date built: 01/01/1977
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: no
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