Carcoar Dam

 

 

Description of Dam

  • Asset type - Minor ungated dam
  • Spillway type - Free overflow
  • Spillway capacity is 105,000ML/day
  • Dam type - Concrete arch
  • Construction began in 1969
  • When commissioned - 1970
  • GPS Latitude is 33.36.414
  • GPS Longitude is 149.11.802
  • Storage Capacity is 35,800ML
  • Surface area is 385hectares
  • Catchment Capacity is 230km2
  • Water Depth is 41metres
  • Outlet Capacity is 1,470ML/Day
  • Arch Crest Length is 187metres
  • Dam Height is 52metres
  • No Power Station

Location of Dam

  • Central Customer Service Area
  • Lachlan Valley, on the Belubula River
  • 6km from Carcoar

Current Usage

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

Further Information