Glenlyon Dam

Glenlyon Dam

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lake_name = Pike Creek Reservoir
image_lake = Glenlyon Dam spillway.jpg
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location = Queensland
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type = reservoir
inflow = Pike Creek
outflow = Pike Creek
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basin_countries = Australia
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volume = 254 000 megalitres
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Glenlyon Dam (also known as Pike Creek Reservoir) lies near the southern Queensland border with New South Wales, roughly between Stanthorpe and Texas to the west. The dam wall was built on Pike Creek, a tributary of the Dumaresq River, 5 km upstream from the confluence of the Mole River and Severn River branching from the Dumaresq.

Glenlyon Dam provides water for irrigation of grain and fodder crops. Swimming, fishing, boating and water skiing are all permitted.

In mid 1994, the dam was at a critically low level of 5 % and the next year rose to just 12% of capacity during a series of droughts in Australia. [Collie, Gordon. "Worst drought of century cripples farmers". The Courier Mail. 26 August 1995.] In late 2007 and early 2008 water levels rose until the dam was filled and Pike creek flooded. [ [http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/comments/0,23836,23000081-952,00.html Flood victims 'need more help' - The Courier-Mail] ]

Fishing

A "Stocked Impoundment 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.] ] .

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