Ōhau A
Ōhau A is a power station operated by Meridian Energy in the South Island of New Zealand.
It is located on the artificial Ōhau canal. The dam is fed by water from Lake Ōhau and Lake Pukaki and spills into the artificial Lake Ruataniwha.
Ōhau A has a net head of 59 metres (194 ft). It is part of the Waitaki hydro scheme which consists of eight power stations operated from a control centre near Twizel. Construction of the power station commenced in 1971.
