Alternative NameLake AviemoreAviemore DamDescriptionLake Aviemore is a man-made lake created on the Waitaki River in the 1960s. Aviemore Dam and power station sit at the south end of the lake. Along with Benmore and Waitaki, Aviemore is part of the the Lower Waitaki Hydro Electric Scheme. Lake Aviemore lies along the boundary between South Canterbury (to the north) and North Otago (to the south) and is popular for fishing, yachting, windsurfing and holidaymaking. Geolocation[1] Geo AddressNew ZealandSubjectHydro Electric SchemesOutdoor Recreation