Hinze Dam

Hinze Dam

Infobox lake
lake_name = Hinze Dam
image_lake = Hinze_Dam_-_Gold_Coast.jpg
caption_lake = Hinze Dam at full capacity.
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location = 15 km south-west of Nerang
coords = coord|28.0504|S|153.284|E|type:waterbody_region:AU|display=inline,title
type = reservoir
inflow =
outflow =
catchment = 207 km²
basin_countries = Australia
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depth =
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volume = 161 070 ML
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reference = [http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/t_standard2.aspx?pid=139 Gold Coast City Council: Hinze Dam] ]

The Hinze Dam supplies most of the water provided to Gold Coast City in Queensland, Australia. Some water is drawn from Little Nerang Dam and until recently northern suburbs received water from Wivenhoe Dam. It was completed in 1976 and expanded in 1989 and is managed by Gold Coast Water.

The dam is located 15 km south-west of Nerang immediately downstream of the joining of the Nerang River and Little Nerang Creek and holds 161,070 million litres of water across a surface area of 9.72 square kilometres.

The 209 square kilometre catchment area for Hinze Dam includes the Numinbah Valley and Springbrook Plateau, with most being contained within State Forests and National Parks.

The lake created by the dam, Advancetown Lake, is a popular recreational facility for Gold Coast residents. The dam also provides the benefit of flood mitigation.

Construction

The Hinze Dam was designed for construction in three stages.

* Stage One was completed in 1976, providing storage of 42,400 million litres.

* With Stage Two completed in 1989 storage was increased to 161,070 million litres. This involved raising the main embankment, spillway and intake towers by about 18 metres to create a surface area of 9.72 square kilometres at a total cost of $42 million.

*In 2004 the Gold Coast City Council resolved to construct [http://www.hinzedamstage3.com Stage 3] of the Dam. This will take it from 93.5 metres to its full height (108 metres) for water storage and flood mitigation purposes. This should be completed by 2010.

Construction of Stage 3 is currently in process with Theiss Engineering carrying works out.

Dam facilities

*Wood barbecues
*Electric barbecues
*Toilets
*Car parking
*Shaded seating areas
*Boat ramps
*Playground equipment
*Kiosk
*Fresh Water Fishing
*Rowing course
*Walking Tracks
*BMX offroad tracks
*Horse Trails

Fishing

A "Council permit" is required to fish in the dam [ [http://www2.dpi.qld.gov.au/fishweb/1339.html Fishing in Queensland dams? You may need a permit.] ] .

See also

*Little Nerang Dam
*Wivenhoe Dam
*Gold Coast Water

External links

* [http://www.hinzedamstage3.com Hinze Dam Stage 3]
* [http://www.sweetwaterfishing.com.au/hinzedam.htm Hinze Dam Fishing Information & Map]
* [http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/t_standard2.aspx?pid=139 Gold Coast City Council - Hinze Dam]
* [http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/t_gcw.asp?PID=5953 Gold Coast Water - Hinze Dam Stage 3]
* [http://www.pictureaustralia.org/apps/pictureaustralia?action=PASearch&mode=subject&complete1=true&attribute1=subject&term1=Hinze+Dam Pictures- National Library of Australia]
* [http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/t_gcw.asp?PID=2895 Hinze Dam Current Level]

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