Lake Kurwongbah
| Lake Kurwongbah | |
|---|---|
| Location | Moreton Bay, Queensland |
| Coordinates | 27°15′27″S 152°57′07″E / 27.2576°S 152.952°ECoordinates: 27°15′27″S 152°57′07″E / 27.2576°S 152.952°E |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Sideling Creek |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Surface area | 320 ha[1] |
| Water volume | 14500 ML[1][2] |
| References | [2] |
Lake Kurwongbah is a potable water supply for urban areas in Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia. Its catchment adjoins the localities of Petrie, Kallangur and Dakabin. To the east of the lake is the Lakeside Raceway.
Built in 1984, the lake is just 2 km east of North Pine Dam and 4 km northwest of Petrie. The primary inflow is Sideling Creek, a tributary of the North Pine River.[1]
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[edit] Recreational activities
Access to Lake Kurwongbah is via Dayboro Road, with picnic facilities located at Mick Hanfling Park on the lake's eastern shores. Water skiing is allowed and rowing is another popular recreational activity provided by the dam. The lake has been used for professional level radio controlled model yacht competitions.[3]
[edit] Fishing
The dam is stocked with silver perch, golden perch and bass.[1] Spangled perch and forktail catfish are present in the dam naturally. Only bank angling is permitted on Lake Kurwongbah.[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e Harrison, Rod; Ernie James, Chris Sully, Bill Classon, Joy Eckermann (2008). Queensland Dams. Bayswater, Victoria: Australian Fishing Network. pp. 114–115. ISBN 9781865131344.
- ^ a b Seqwater rainfall and dam level update
- ^ Cliff Bromiley (2008-09-09). "Sunshine Coast sailor wins Radio Controlled title". Sail-World.com. TetraMedia. http://www.sail-world.com/Australia/Sunshine-Coast-sailor-wins-Radio-Controlled-title/48674. Retrieved 2009-05-14.
