Callide Dam

The Callide Dam was constructed in 1965 to supply water for a nearby power station in Biloela in the state of Queensland, Australia.[2] Callide Dam holds 136,300 megalitres (3.60×1010 US gal) at an average depth of 10.5 metres (34 ft) and a surface area of 1,240 hectares (3,100 acres) at full capacity.

Callide Dam
Callide Dam
Location11 km (6.8 mi) East of Biloela, Queensland
Coordinates24.3695°S 150.620°E / -24.3695; 150.620
Typereservoir
Basin countriesAustralia
Surface area1,240 ha (3,100 acres)
Max. depth34.8 m (114 ft)
Water volume136,300 ML (4,810×10^6 cu ft)[1]
Surface elevation216.1 m (709 ft)
References[1] only 5 percent

The dam supplies water to the Callide Power Station.[2]

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 to be upgraded in the 'medium-term' range.[3]

Fishing

A Stocked Impoundment Permit is required to fish in the dam.[4]

See also

References

  1. "Sunwater Current Water Storage Information". Archived from the original on 28 May 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2008.
  2. "Callide Valley". SunWater. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
  3. "Spillway Capacity Upgrade Program". Archived from the original on 13 February 2008. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  4. "Fishing in Queensland dams? You may need a permit". Archived from the original on 29 August 2007. Retrieved 22 May 2019.


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