Lenthalls Dam

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lake_name = Lake Lenthall
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caption_lake =
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location = 29km North West of Maryborough, Queensland
coords = coord|25.4022|S|152.531|E|type:waterbody_region:AU|display=inline,title
type = reservoir
inflow =
outflow = Peak recorded outflow 1.64 metres, February 2008.
catchment = 935 square kilometres
basin_countries = Australia
length = 9 kilometres
width = On average less than 150 metres.
area = 766 hectares
depth = 4 to 5 metres
max-depth = 11 metres
volume = 28,400 ML
residence_time = 1984
shore = 83 kilometres
elevation =
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cities = Hervey Bay, Howard, Torbanlea, Maryborough, Aldershot, Childers, Isis River, Gregory River, Cherwell River & Burrum River

Lake Lenthall was named after the pioneering family in the district, the waters created by the dam are called Lake Lenthall. [Sweetwater Fishing Australia http://www.sweetwaterfishing.com.au/Lenthall.htm] It was constructed in 1984 on the head waters of the Burrum River which also includes the Isis River, Cherwell River & Gregory Rivers in its 935 square kilometre catchment. As a result of a huge catchment it takes a short time in moderate rain events to fill Lake Lenthall to 100% capacity. The lake has a relatively small surface area of 766ha, an average depth of 4 to 5 m. Its main purpose is for town water supply for Hervey Bay & surrounding townships within the Fraser Coast Regional Council area. It is stocked with Australian native fish such as barramundi, bass, golden perch & silver perch under the Queensland Governments stocked impoundment permit scheme. Other aquatic species which inhabit the lake include spangled perch, saratoga, Kreffts turtle, purple spotted gudgeon, rainbow fish, fire tail gudgeon, long finned eel and many more. The lake is home to a myriad of reptiles, insects, bird life & mammals. A significant population of Black breasted button Quail reside within the dry vine rain forests found on the ridges over looking Lake Lenthall.

Contact Wide Bay Water Corporation on 1300 808 888 for further information and details on Lake Lenthall before planning your visit to this pristine part of Queenslands Fraser Coast.

Fishing

* [http://www.sweetwaterfishing.com.au/Lenthall.htm Lenthalls Dam / Lake Lenthall Fishing & Boating Information]

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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