Brogo Dam

  

Description of Dam

  • Asset type - Minor ungated dam
  • Spillway type - uncontrolled unlined rock cut
  • Spillway capacity is 340,000ML/day
  • Dam type - concrete faced compacted rock fill
  • When commissioned - 1976
  • GPS Latitude is 36.28.656
  • GPS Longitude is 149.43.266
  • Storage Capacity is 8,980ML
  • Catchment Capacity is 400km2
  • Outlet Capacity is 640ML/Day
  • Water Depth is 25metres
  • Surface Area is 100hectares
  • Crest Length is 260metres
  • Crest Width is 6metres 
  • Dam Height is 43metres
  • Power Station Potential is 2MW

Location of Dam

  • Coastal Customer Service Area
  • South Coast Valley, on the Brogo River
  • 30km North-West of Bega

Current Usage

  • Water Conservation
  • Town Water Supply
  • Stock and Domestic Supply
  • Irrigation

Further Information