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'''Lake Glenbawn''' is a major dam and reservoir on the [[Hunter River]] in [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. It is the largest earth-filled dam in Australia. |
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It is located near the town of [[Scone, New South Wales|Scone]] on the upper reaches of the river. Construction of the dam was completed in 1958. |
It is located near the town of [[Scone, New South Wales|Scone]] on the upper reaches of the river. Construction of the dam was completed in 1958. |
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| Glenbawn Dam | |
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| Location | New South Wales |
| Coordinates | 32°06′31″S 151°00′21″E / 32.108621°S 151.005701°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Hunter River |
| Primary outflows | Hunter River |
| Basin countries | Australia |
Lake Glenbawn is a major dam and reservoir on the Hunter River in New South Wales, Australia. It is the largest earth-filled dam in Australia.
It is located near the town of Scone on the upper reaches of the river. Construction of the dam was completed in 1958.
The main purpose of the dam is flood mitigation. It also regulates water supply in the Hunter River for irrigation. The dam is a popular location for fishing, both by boat and from shore.
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