Maroon Dam
Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use Australian English Script error: No such module "Type in location".Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Expression error: Unexpected < operator. The Maroon Dam is a rock and earth-fill embankment dam with an un-gated spillway across the Burnett Creek that is located in the South East region of Queensland, Australia. The main purpose of the dam is for irrigation of the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.[1][2] The impounded reservoir is also called Maroon Dam.
Location and features
The dam is located Script error: No such module "convert". southwest of Beaudesert. The primary inflow of the reservoir is Burnett Creek, a tributary of Logan River.[2]
Construction of the dam commenced in 1969 and was completed in 1973. The rock and earthfill dam structure is Script error: No such module "convert". high and Script error: No such module "convert". long. The Script error: No such module "convert". dam wall holds back the Script error: No such module "convert". reservoir when at full capacity. The dam has a clearance of Script error: No such module "convert". above full supply level for flood mitigation purposes. This allows for a full operating level at Script error: No such module "convert"..[3] From a catchment area of Script error: No such module "convert". that lies within the Scenic Rim at the foot of the McPherson Range, the dam creates an unnamed reservoir, with a surface area of Script error: No such module "convert".. The uncontrolled un-gated spillway has a discharge capacity of Script error: No such module "convert".,[1] and is situated Script error: No such module "convert". above the original stream bed. Initially managed by the SunWater, management of the dam was transferred to Seqwater in July 2008.
The reservoir was officially opened on 16 July 1975 by Neville Hewitt, the Queensland Minister for Water Resources. The reservoir contains some areas of standing timber in its upper reaches. It is generally shallow with extensive weedbeds. Drought in February 2003 reduced water levels in the dam to 12%.[4] It was at 18% capacity in November 2003.[5]
Recreation
Camping is not permitted on the dam's property.[2] Private accommodation is available near the dam.
Fishing and water skiing are popular activities for visitors to the waters held back by the dam. There is a single concrete boat ramp and no restrictions on boat numbers.[2]
The dam is stocked with silver perch, golden perch and bass.[2] Additionally spangled perch are present. The Maroon Moogerah Fish Management Association is the local fish stocking group.[2] A stocked impoundment permit is required to fish in the dam.[6]
See also
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