Polihali Dam
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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.
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