- Glenbawn Dam
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lake_name = Lake Glenbawn
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location =New South Wales
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type =reservoir
inflow =Hunter River
outflow =Hunter River
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basin_countries = Australia
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cities =Glenbawn Dam is a major dam and reservoir on the
Hunter River inNew 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 theHunter River forirrigation . The dam is a popular location for fishing, both by boat and from shore.
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