Wuruma Dam

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Wuruma Dam
Location 24km North-West of Eidsvold, Queensland
Coordinates 25.2014° S 150.988° ECoordinates: 25.2014° S 150.988° E
Lake type reservoir
Basin countries Australia
Surface area 1630ha
Max. depth 36.6m
Water volume 165,400 ML [1]
Surface elevation 228.3m
References [1]

Wuruma Dam was constructed across the Nogo River in the Upper Burnett River Catchment for irrigation & town water supply for Eidsvold, Mundubbera & Gayndah.

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.