Callide Dam

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Callide Dam
Location 11km East of Biloela, Queensland
Coordinates 24.3695° S 150.620° ECoordinates: 24.3695° S 150.620° E
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].

[edit] References

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