Kroombit Dam Explained

Kroombit Dam
Pushpin Map:Queensland
Location:26km East of Biloela, Queensland
Coords:-24.4166°N 150.774°W
Type:reservoir
Basin Countries:Australia
Area:100ha
Max-Depth:18.6m (61feet)
Volume:14600ML
Elevation:265.8m (872feet)
Reference:[1]

The Kroombit Dam is a roller compacted concrete dam, built to replenish the groundwater supply to the Callide Irrigation area. The dam has a maximum height of 25m and used 275,000m³ of zoned earthfill and 100,000m³ of RCC and conventional concrete.

SunWater is undertaking a dam spillway capacity upgrade program to ensure the highest level of safety for our dams is maintained. The spillway will be upgraded in the longer term.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sunwater.com.au/water_store.htm Sunwater Current Water Storage Information
  2. http://www.sunwater.com.au/current_projects_Spillway.htm Spillway Capacity Upgrade Program