Copeton Dam

 

 

Description of Dam

  • Asset type - Major gated dam
  • Spillway type - 9 Radial gates and gated concrete chute
  • Spillway capacity is 1,280,000ML/day
  • Dam type - Embankment, clay core and rock fill 
  • Construction began in 1968 
  • When commissioned - 1973 (gates 1976)
  • GPS Latitude is 29.54.882
  • GPS Longitude is 150.59.460
  • Storage Capacity is 1,364,000ML
  • Surface area is 4,620hectares
  • Catchment Capacity is 5,360km2
  • Water Depth is 104metres
  • Outlet Capacity is 10,850ML/day
  • Crest Length is 1,484metres (excludes spillway)
  • Dam Height is 113metres
  • Power Station is 80 megawatt

Location of Dam

  • North Customer Service Area 
  • Gwydir Valley, on the Gwydir River
  • 35km South-West of Inverell

Current Usage

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

Further Information