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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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A 38 kilometres<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lhda.org.ls/Uploads/Documents/Newsroom/News/POLIHALI_TRANSFER_TUNNEL.pdf|title=Polihali Transfer Tunnel Update|publisher=Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP)}}</ref> 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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Revision as of 17:30, 6 May 2024
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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.
A 38 kilometres[2] Polihali Transfer Tunnel will be used to transfer water from the Polihali resevoir through the interconnecting Mohale Tunnel to the Katse Dam.[3]
Dam features
- Height - 165 m (541 ft)
- Crest length - 915 m (3,002 ft)[3]
- 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.
- ^ "Polihali Transfer Tunnel Update" (PDF). Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP).
- ^ a b "Lesotho Highlands Development Authority : The Epitome of Dam Expertise". Africa Outlook Magazine. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
29°17′S 28°51′E / 29.29°S 28.85°E
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