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Coordinates: 29°17′S 28°51′E / 29.29°S 28.85°E / -29.29; 28.85
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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 kilometre[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

  1. ^ "Polihali Dam marks significant milestone with Senqu River diversion". International Water Power. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Polihali Transfer Tunnel Update" (PDF). Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP).
  3. ^ 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 / -29.29; 28.85


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