Mangahao

Mangahao | CB | 600x400

Location
Mangahao and Tokomaru Rivers
Manawatū-Whanganui

Commissioned
1924

Max Capacity
39.9 MW

Annual Output
131 GWh

Mangahao Power Station uses multiple dams to control water levels used for electricity generation.

The tail race of the power station has a canoe slalom course managed by Environment White Water Park Trust.

Fish passes help with fish migration in the river.


Mangahao Data

  • Lake level and tailrace* flows are displayed to the left.
  • Rainfall data can be viewed on the council’s website. No1 Dam rainfall can be viewed here.

* Mangaore Stream downstream of the Mangahao Power Station

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