Whakamaru Dam

Whakamaru Dam is a dam in . Whakamaru Dam is situated nearby to , as well as near the peak .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Lake Whakamaru.

Reservoir
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is a reservoir, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Whakamaru Dam.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Whakamaru and Mangakino.

Village
is a town in the central region of the of New Zealand. The Māori words 'whaka' and 'maru' literally mean to give shelter to, or safeguard.

Village
is a small town on the banks of the in the of New Zealand. It is located close to the hydroelectric power station at , 85 kilometres southeast of . is situated 6 km northwest of Whakamaru Dam.

Whakamaru Dam

Latitude
-38.41985° or 38° 25′ 12″ south
Longitude
175.80793° or 175° 48′ 29″ east
Inception
1952
Operator
Mercury Energy
Open location code
4VHQHRJ5+35
Open­Street­Map ID
way 272520449
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­dam
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Satellite Map

Discover Whakamaru Dam from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Whakamaru School and Kaahu.

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