Guthega Dam, Gravity dam in Snowy Mountains, Australia
The Guthega Dam spans across the Snowy River with a concrete structure measuring 34 meters in height and 139 meters in length.
The construction of Guthega Dam marked the first major completion within the Snowy Mountains Scheme, finishing in 1955 as part of Australia's hydroelectric development.
Norwegian workers established such a large community during the dam's construction that the area became known as Little Norway.
The dam creates a reservoir of 1,604 megalitres, supporting the Guthega Power Station's production of 172 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually.
The facility operates with two Francis turbines at an elevation of 1,578 meters, making it one of the highest hydroelectric installations in Australia.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1955
Elevation above the sea: 1,578 m
GPS coordinates: -36.38056,148.36917
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:39
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