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The '''Polihali Dam''' is a dam under construction in [[Lesotho]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/newspolihali-dam-marks-significant-milestone-with-senqu-river-diversion-11063420|title=Polihali Dam marks significant milestone with Senqu River diversion|access-date=4 April 2024|publisher=International Water Power}}</ref> Dam construction started in 2022. The dam is part of the Phase II of the [[Lesotho Highlands Water Project]]. |
The '''Polihali Dam''' is a dam under construction in [[Lesotho]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/newspolihali-dam-marks-significant-milestone-with-senqu-river-diversion-11063420|title=Polihali Dam marks significant milestone with Senqu River diversion|access-date=4 April 2024|publisher=International Water Power}}</ref> Dam construction started in 2022. The dam is part of the Phase II of the [[Lesotho Highlands Water Project]]. |
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| ⚫ | The Polihali Transfer Tunnel will be used to transfer water from the Polihali resevoir through the interconnecting Mohale Tunnel to the [[Katse Dam]].<ref name="africaoutlookmag-polihali">{{Cite web|url=https://www.africaoutlookmag.com/energy-utilities/lesotho-highlands-development-authority-the-epitome-of-dam-expertise|title=Lesotho Highlands Development Authority : The Epitome of Dam Expertise|access-date=6 May 2024|publisher=Africa Outlook Magazine}}</ref> |
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== Dam features == |
== Dam features == |
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*Height - {{cvt|165|m}} |
*Height - {{cvt|165|m}} |
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*Crest length - {{cvt|915|m}}<ref name="africaoutlookmag-polihali" /> |
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*Elevation - {{cvt|1940|m}} above sea level |
*Elevation - {{cvt|1940|m}} above sea level |
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Revision as of 17:27, 6 May 2024
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (April 2024) |
The Polihali Dam is a dam under construction in Lesotho.[1] Dam construction started in 2022. The dam is part of the Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
The Polihali Transfer Tunnel will be used to transfer water from the Polihali resevoir through the interconnecting Mohale Tunnel to the Katse Dam.[2]
Dam features
- Height - 165 m (541 ft)
- Crest length - 915 m (3,002 ft)[2]
- Elevation - 1,940 m (6,360 ft) above sea level
References
- ^ "Polihali Dam marks significant milestone with Senqu River diversion". International Water Power. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Lesotho Highlands Development Authority : The Epitome of Dam Expertise". Africa Outlook Magazine. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
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