How much water does the Burdekin dam hold?
1,860,000 ML
Burdekin Falls Dam is the largest dam in Queensland . At full capacity the dam holds 1,860,000 ML; four times the capacity of Sydney Harbour.
Where is the source of the Burdekin River?
Ingham
Burdekin River/Sources
Can you swim in Burdekin dam?
Water activities including swimming, kayaking and sailing, are permitted among other activities, however, please note the exclusion zones as signed. The boat ramp is owned and managed by Sunwater. Learn your responsibilities on the water through the Maritime Safety Queensland Boating and Fishing Guide.
Can you drive across Burdekin Dam?
Burdekin Falls Dam Road directly below the spillway has reopened for light vehicles. The road is open for single lane access only and has a speed limit of 10 kph until further notice. Anyone wishing to access the road must adhere to COVID-19 protocols regarding travel and social distancing.
Can you swim in Burdekin Dam?
What does Burdekin mean?
noun. : a white-headed sheldrake (Tadorna radjah) of tropical Australia and islands to the north.
What is the Burdekin River used for?
The Burdekin River is used to replenish the coastal aquifer via artificial pits. Groundwater replenishment in the region is used to manage seawater intrusion and improve the quality of water supplied for agriculture, domestic, and industrial purposes.
Is Burdekin dam overflowing?
Burdekin Falls Dam is currently at 99.8% and is no longer spilling. The road below the spillway reopened this afternoon (1 June 2021).
What is the Burdekin Falls Dam?
The Burdekin Dam, officially the Burdekin Falls Dam, is a concrete gravity dam with an uncontrolled spillway across the Burdekin River, located south west of Ayr, and Home Hill in North Queensland, Australia. Built for the purpose of irrigation, the reservoir, called Lake Dalrymple.
What is the Burdekin River Irrigation Area?
The Burdekin River Irrigation Area was granted approval in 1980. It is Queensland’s largest land and water conservation scheme. In 2007, the scheme was supplying 103,000 ha of land located about 200 kilometres (120 mi) inland from Townsville with water to grow a range of crops including sugar cane, cotton and rice.
Is it safe to camp at Burdekin Falls?
Camping is permitted at Burdekin Falls Dam near the dam wall on the north side of the Burdekin River. Camping facilities are operated by Sunwater. Facilities include powered and unpowered sites, hot showers and a dump point. For everyone’s enjoyment and safety, please keep your pet on a leash or restrained during your visit.
Do crocodiles live in the Burdekin Falls Dam?
Saltwater crocodiles are commonly known to take cattle from the reaches of both Burdekin and Suttor river sections of Lake Dalrymple reaches of the dam. In 2009 as part of the Q150 celebrations, the Burdekin Falls Dam was announced as one of the Q150 Icons of Queensland for its role as a “structure and engineering feat”.