Callide Dam
| Callide Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location | 11 km (6.8 mi) East of Biloela, Queensland |
| Coordinates | 24°22′10″S 150°37′12″E / 24.3695°S 150.620°ECoordinates: 24°22′10″S 150°37′12″E / 24.3695°S 150.620°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Surface area | 1,240 ha (3,100 acres) |
| Max. depth | 34.8 m (114 ft) |
| Water volume | 136,300 ML (4,810×106 cu ft)[1] |
| Surface elevation | 216.1 m (709 ft) |
| References | [1] only 5 percent |
The Callide Dam was constructed in 1965 to supply water for a nearby power station in Biloela in the state of Queensland, Australia.[2] Callide Dam holds 136,300 megalitres (3.60×1010 US gal) at an average depth of 10.5 metres (34 ft) and a surface area of 1,240 hectares (3,100 acres) at full capacity.
The dam supplies water to the Callide Power Station.[2]
SunWater, the water supply and services company, has undertaken a multi-station upgrade program to ensure highest levels of safety for dams of their responsibility. The Callide spillway is scheduled be upgraded in the 'medium-term' range.[3]
Fishing
A Stocked Impoundment Permit is required to fish in the dam.[4]
See also
- List of dams and reservoirs in Australia
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sunwater Current Water Storage Information
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Callide Valley". SunWater. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ↑ Spillway Capacity Upgrade Program
- ↑ Fishing in Queensland dams? You may need a permit.
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
