Bjelke-Petersen Dam
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| Bjelke-Petersen Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location | 10km East of Wondai, Queensland |
| Coordinates | |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Surface area | 2250 ha |
| Water volume | 134,900 ML [1] |
| Surface elevation | 307.3m |
| References | [1] |
Construction of Bjelke-Petersen Dam commenced in 1984 and finished in 1988 creating the lake that was named "Barambah" after the original property in the region.
SunWater is undertaking a dam spillway capacity upgrade program to ensure the highest level of safety for our dams is maintained. The spillway upgrade commenced in 2007. [2][3]
[edit] Fishing
A Stocked Impoundment Permit is required to fish in the dam[4].
[edit] References
- ^ a b Sunwater Current Water Storage Information
- ^ Spillway Capacity Upgrade Program
- ^ Sunwater - Bjelke-Petersen Dam, Spillway Upgrade Program
- ^ Fishing in Queensland dams? You may need a permit.
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