Mangahao Power Scheme
Location
Mangahao and Tokomaru Rivers
Manawatū-Whanganui
Commissioned
1924
Max Capacity
39.9 MW
Annual Output
131 GWh
Lake Levels
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Outflows
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Mangahao is one of five stations owned by King Country Energy (KCE) and operated by Manawa Energy. The station uses multiple dams to control water levels.
The tail race of the power station has a canoe slalom course managed by Environment White Water Park Trust.
Fish passes have been installed to help with fish migration in the river.
Mangahao Data
Lake level and tailrace* flows are displayed to the left.
Rainfall data is available on the Horizons Regional Council website. No1 Dam rainfall can be viewed here.
* Mangaore Stream downstream of the Mangahao Power Station