- Teemburra Dam
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lake_name = Teemburra Dam
image_lake =
caption_lake =
image_bathymetry =
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location = 53km West ofMackay, Queensland
coords = coord|21.1885|S|148.667|E|type:waterbody_region:AU|display=inline,title
type =reservoir
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outflow =
catchment =
basin_countries = Australia
length =
width =
area = 1107ha
depth =
max-depth = 54m
volume = 147,500 ML
reference = [http://www.sunwater.com.au/water_store.htm Sunwater Current Water Storage Information] ]
residence_time =
shore =
elevation = 290m
islands =
cities =Teemburra Dam was constructed in 1997 for town water storage and irrigation purposes. It is located approximately 50 km west of
Mackay, Queensland . It has a surface area of 1040 hectares, an average depth of 14.2 meters and holds 147 500 ML.SunWater is undertaking a dam spillway capacity upgrade program to ensure the highest level of safety for our dams is maintained. The spillway will be upgraded in the longer term. [ [http://www.sunwater.com.au/current_projects_Spillway.htm Spillway Capacity 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.] ] .
References
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