Lake Manchester Dam
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Location and features
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History
The Enoggera Dam, the Gold Creek Dam and the Mount Crosby Weir were built to supply water to Brisbane but could not meet growing demand. A site Script error: No such module "convert". upstream from the creek's confluence with the Brisbane River was selected as this was the next catchment to the west in the D'Aguilar Range. The designer was Allan Hazen, an American engineer.[5] Construction of the Lake Manchester Dam commenced in 1912 and when it was completed in 1916,[6][7] it was the fourth
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In October 2005 the dam was reactivated as drought reduced the region's water supply to a critical point.[6] The same year a report claimed that due to leaks and cracks the structure could break in a severe rain storm event.[7] In 2007 the dam's capacity was again raised and connection to the regional water grid was re-established. The Lake Manchester Dam Flood Security Upgrade was a Brisbane City Council project to ensure that the dam met the Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD) guidelines for large dams.[6] The project involved strengthening and raising the dam wall for flood security purposes. Work began in early 2007[6] and was completed in 2008.[8]
Recreational
Recreational activities which are permitted around the dam include barbecuing, camping, horse riding, mountain biking, picnicking and bushwalking.[8]
See also
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References
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External links
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