Bjelke-Petersen Dam

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Bjelke-Petersen Dam
Location 10km East of Wondai, Queensland
Coordinates 26.3054° S 151.977° ECoordinates: 26.3054° S 151.977° E
Lake type reservoir
Basin countries Australia
Surface area 2250 ha
Water volume 134,900 ML [1]
Surface elevation 307.3m
References [1]

Construction of Bjelke-Petersen Dam commenced in 1984 and finished in 1988 creating the lake that was named "Barambah" after the original property in the region.

SunWater is undertaking a dam spillway capacity upgrade program to ensure the highest level of safety for our dams is maintained. The spillway upgrade commenced in 2007. [2][3]

[edit] Fishing

A Stocked Impoundment Permit is required to fish in the dam[4].

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Sunwater Current Water Storage Information
  2. ^ Spillway Capacity Upgrade Program
  3. ^ Sunwater - Bjelke-Petersen Dam, Spillway Upgrade Program
  4. ^ Fishing in Queensland dams? You may need a permit.