Bjelke-Petersen Dam

Bjelke-Petersen Dam

Infobox_lake
lake_name = Bjelke-Petersen Dam
image_lake =
caption_lake =
image_bathymetry =
caption_bathymetry =
location = 10km East of Wondai, Queensland
coords = coord|26.3054|S|151.977|E|type:waterbody_region:AU|display=inline,title
type = reservoir
inflow =
outflow =
catchment =
basin_countries = Australia
length =
width =
area = 2250 ha
depth =
max-depth =
volume = 134,900 ML
reference = [http://www.sunwater.com.au/water_store.htm Sunwater Current Water Storage Information] ]
residence_time =
shore =
elevation = 307.3m
islands =
cities = Construction of Bjelke-Petersen Dam commenced in 1984 and finished in 1988 creating the lake that was named "Barambah" after the original property in the region.

SunWater is undertaking a dam spillway capacity upgrade program to ensure the highest level of safety for our dams is maintained. The spillway upgrade commenced in 2007. [ [http://www.sunwater.com.au/current_projects_Spillway.htm Spillway Capacity Upgrade Program] ] [ [http://www.sunwater.com.au/pdf/currentprojects/Bjelke-Petersen_Dam_brochure.pdf Sunwater - Bjelke-Petersen Dam, Spillway Upgrade Program] ]

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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