- Connolly Dam
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Connolly Dam Location 15km South of Warwick, Queensland Coordinates 28°21′21″S 151°59′53″E / 28.3557°S 151.998°ECoordinates: 28°21′21″S 151°59′53″E / 28.3557°S 151.998°E Lake type reservoir Basin countries Australia Water volume 2,592 ML Connolly Dam Located in a pristine mountain valley 15 km southeast of Warwick in Queensland, Australia. Connolly Dam is a 52 hectares, 2592 megalitre impoundment has an average depth of 16 meters (at full capacity). The dam was constructed in 1927 on Rosenthall Creek and services the Warwick shire. It is also called Silverwood Dam.
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Fishing
Golden Perch, Silver Perch and Murray Cod, Spangled Perch and Eel-Tailed Catfish. Golden Perch dominate most catches for lure/fly anglers, while Silver Perch and Eel-Tailed Catfish (dewfish) are more of a bait fishing prospect. A Stocked Impoundment Permit is required to fish in this dam.
Boating
Connolly Dam is an "Electric only" impoundment (outboards must be taken off) meaning only electric or manually powered craft may be used. Only members of the Warwick District Recreational Fish Stocking Association 'WDRFSA' can take craft on the waterway, and only on weekends between sunrise and sunset. WDRFSA memberships are available from the caretaker at the dam currently costing $10. There is no boat ramp but there are many ideal locations around the dam to launch a boat. You must show your WDRFSA card to the caretaker if you're taking a craft on the water
Camping
No Camping is permitted at Connolly Dam. Toilets are provided at the lookout adjacent to dam wall.
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External links
Categories:- Reservoirs and dams in Australia
- Lakes of Queensland
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