Alternative NameLake BenmoreBenmore DamDescriptionLake Benmore is New Zealand's largest man-made lake, created on the Waitaki River in the 1960s. Benmore Dam and power station sit at the south end of the lake. Along with Aviemore and Waitaki, Benmore is part of the Lower Waitaki Hydro Electric Scheme. The lake lies along the boundary between South Canterbury (to the north) and North Otago (to the south) and is a popular destination for fishing, boating and holiday-making.External LinkMeridan energy: Benmore Hydro StationGeolocation[1] Geo AddressNew ZealandSubjectHydro Electric SchemesElectricity and GasOutdoor Recreation