Lake Onslow
Lake Onslow is a man-made lake east of Roxburgh and south of Alexandra in the Otago region of New Zealand. It lies 700 m (2,300 ft) above sea level. It was formed in 1890 by the damming of the Teviot River and Dismal Swamp.
| Lake Onslow | |
|---|---|
 Lake Onslow In May 2014 | |
| Location | Otago, South Island |
| Coordinates | 45°33′S 169°37′E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Teviot River |
| Primary outflows | Teviot River |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Surface elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
The lake is the subject of several paintings by the late Edward Mullor.
In 2019, the Independent Climate Change Commission proposed that the lake be used for a pumped hydro-storage system to provide backup electricity generation in dry years. The project had first been proposed in 2005 by hydrologist Earl Bardsley of the University of Waikato.[1][2]
References
- "Accelerated electrification: Evidence, analysis and recommendations" (PDF). Independent Climate Change Commission. 30 April 2019. pp. 67–68. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- Jones, Pam (18 September 2019). "Massive hydro storage plan to be reassessed". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
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