Lake Ohakuri

Lake Ohakuri

Infobox lake
lake_name = Lake Ohakuri
image_lake = Ohakuri Dam Ohakuri Lake.jpg
caption_lake = The lake from the crown of the dam
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location = North Island
coords = coord|38.42273|S|176.125474|E|region:NZ_type:waterbody|display=inline,title
type = reservoir
inflow = Waikato River
outflow = Waikato River
catchment =
basin_countries = New Zealand
length =
width =
area = 12 km²
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Lake Ohakuri, at 12 km², is the largest artificial lake of the Waikato river system in New Zealand. It was created through the building of the Ohakuri hydroelectric power station in 1961. [ [http://www.mightyriverpower.co.nz/generation/aboutus/hydrostations/ohakuri/default.aspx Ohakuri] (from the Mighty River Power website. Accessed 2008-02-13.)]

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