Lake Arapuni

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Lake Arapuni is one of several artificial lakes formed as part of a hydroelectricity scheme on the Waikato River in the North Island of New Zealand. It is 65 km (40 mi) southeast of Hamilton, to the north of Mangakino.

Lake Arapuni
Black and white image of a dam under construction in a narrow ravine
1928 photograph of the dam under construction
Location of Lake Arapuni
Location of Lake Arapuni
Lake Arapuni
LocationNorth Island
Coordinates38°8′10″S 175°38′10″E / 38.13611°S 175.63611°E / -38.13611; 175.63611
Typehydroelectric reservoir
Primary inflowsWaikato River
Primary outflowsWaikato River
Basin countriesNew Zealand
Surface area9 km2 (3.5 sq mi)
Residence time1 week
SettlementsArapuni

The dam, at the small settlement of Arapuni at the lake's northern end, was the first constructed on the Waikato, and was commissioned in 1929.[1] The lake occupies an area of 9.4 km2 (3.6 sq mi).[1]

Lake Arapuni and Arapuni Dam on the Waikato River
Lake Arapuni signs. Taking rudd is encouraged, while taking trout is limited.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Arapuni". Mighty River Power. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 10 May 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)