Callide Dam
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| Callide Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location | 11km 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 |
| 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 |
The Callide Dam was constructed in 1965 to supply water for a nearby power station in Biloela, Australia, state of Queensland. The Callide Dam holds 136,300 megalitres (3.60×1010 USgal) at an average depth of 10.5 metres (34 ft) and a surface area of 1,240 hectares (3,100 acres) at full capacity.
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.[2]
[edit] Fishing
A Stocked Impoundment Permit is required to fish in the dam[3].
[edit] References
- ^ a b Sunwater Current Water Storage Information
- ^ Spillway Capacity Upgrade Program
- ^ Fishing in Queensland dams? You may need a permit.
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