Callide Dam
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Callide Dam | |
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Location | 11km East of Biloela, Queensland |
Coordinates | |
Lake type | reservoir |
Basin countries | Australia |
Surface area | 1240ha |
Max. depth | 34.8m |
Water volume | 136,300 ML [1] |
Surface elevation | 216.1m |
References | [1] only 5 percent |
Callide Dam was constructed in 1965 to supply water for the nearby power station, Callide dam holds 136 300 ML at an average depth of 10.5 m and a surface area of 1240 hectares at full capacity.
SunWater is undertaking a dam spillway capacity upgrade program to ensure the highest level of safety for our dams is maintained. The spillway will be upgraded in the longer term. [2]
[edit] Fishing
A Stocked Impoundment Permit is required to fish in the dam[3].