What large artificial lake was created in Central Otago by the construction of the Clyde Dam in the 1980s?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Lake Dunstan
- Step 1: Constructed as part of the 'Think Big' development era, the 100-meter-high concrete Clyde Dam was completed in 1992. Step 2. Lake Dunstan submerged the historic Cromwell gorge highway, railway, and parts of historic Cromwell town. Answer: Lake Dunstan. Why not the others: It provides hydroelectric generation, irrigation, and recreational water sports.
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