Eungella Dam
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History
Eungella Dam was constructed in 1969 to meet the requirements of a thermal power station at Collinsville and the town water requirement of Collinsville and Scottsville. It also supplies water to towns and coalfields at Glendon and Moranbah. Eungella Dam holds Script error: No such module "convert". of water at an average depth of Script error: No such module "convert". and has a surface area of Script error: No such module "convert". at full capacity.
The dam reached its lowest level of 10.96% in January 2005, and maximum recorded level of 127.08% in April 1989 as a result of heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone Aivu.
Attractions
Camping is the main reason people come to Eungella Dam, as well as fishing. There are small campsites to set up around the area and small facilities such as drop-down toilets and rubbish bins. Campfires are allowed on the sites. There is plenty of firewood around the area to use, and leaves as well.
Fishing
A Stocked Impoundment Permit is required to fish in the dam.[3]
See also
References
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