Lostock Dam

Description of Dam

  • Asset type - Minor ungated dam
  • Spillway type - Concrete lined, flip bucket  
  • Spillway capacity is 255,986ML/day
  • Dam type - Rock fill and clay core
  • When commissioned - 1971
  • GPS Latitude is 32.20.112
  • GPS Longitude is 151.26.820
  • Storage Capacity is 20,220ML
  • Surface area is 220hectares
  • Catchment Capacity is 277km2
  • Outlet Capacity is 720ML/Day
  • Crest Length is 701metres
  • Dam Height is 38metres
  • Power Station Potential 2MW

Location of Dam

  • Coastal Customer Service Area
  • Paterson Valley, on the Paterson River 
  • 65kms from Singleton and Maitland 
  • Nearest town is Gresford

Current Usage

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

Further Information