Southedge Dam

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Southedge Dam

View of Lake Mitchell (created by Southedge Dam) from the Mulligan Highway, on an early December 2009 morning.
Location 26km North West of Mareeba, Queensland
Coordinates 16°47′14″S 145°18′25″E / 16.7873°S 145.307°E / -16.7873; 145.307Coordinates: 16°47′14″S 145°18′25″E / 16.7873°S 145.307°E / -16.7873; 145.307
Type reservoir
Basin countries Australia
Water volume 129,000 ML

Southedge Dam, also known as Quaids Dam, is located on the Mitchell River in Queensland, Australia. At full supply level the storage has a capacity of 129000ML and covers an area of 3,290 ha (8,100 acres).[1] Southedge Dam has remained unused since its construction in 1986.[2] It was constructed and owned by Southedge Daintree Pastoral Company.[3][4]

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  1. ↑ MTCHELL RIVER (QLD)- Assessment
  2. ↑ Mitchell, draft water resource plan
  3. ↑ WATER REGULATION 2002 - SCHEDULE 12
  4. ↑ Queensland Environment Groups’ Submission


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