Burrendong Dam

 

Description of Dam

  • Asset type - Major Gated Dam
  • Spillway type - Gated Concrete chute
  • Spillway capacity is  1,199,000ML/day
  • Dam type - Rock fill with clay core
  • When commissioned - 1967
  • GPS Latitude is 32.41.136
  • GPS Longitude is 149.07.986
  • Storage Capacity is 1,188,000ML
  • Surface area is 7,200hectares
  • Catchment Capacity is 13,900km2
  • Outlet Capacity is 8,200ML/day
  • Water Depth is 57metres
  • Crest Length is 1,113metres
  • Dam Height is 76metres
  • Power Station is 19 MW

Location of Dam

  • Central Customer Service Area
  • Macquarie Valley on the Macquarie River
  • Central West NSW
  • 30km South-East of Wellington

Current Usage

  • Water Conservation
  • Town Water Supply
  • Stock and Domestic Supply
  • Irrigation
  • Environmental Flow
  • Hydro-Power

Further Information