Hume Dam

 Description of Dam

  •  Asset type - Major gated dam
  • Spillway type - Gated concrete overflow with 29 vertical undershot gates
  • Spillway capacity is 603,200ML/day at full supply level
  • Dam type - Concrete Gravity and 4 earth embankments
  • When commissioned - 1936 (enlarged 1961)
  • GPS Latitude is 36.20.280
  • GPS Longitude is 147.08.052
  • Storage Capacity is 3,038,000 ML
  • Surface area is 20,190ha
  • Catchment Capacity is 15,300 km2
  • Water Depth is 40metres
  • Outlet Capacity is 53,400 ML/day
  • Main Crest Length is 1,615metres, auxiliary embankments 1,010metres
  • Dam Height is 51metres
  • Power Station is 60MW

Location of Dam

  • South Customer Service Area
  • Murray Valley, on the Murray River
  • 16km East of Albury on the NSW border

Current Usage

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

Further Information