William Hovell Dam
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The dam and reservoir are named in honour of William Hovell, an explorer.
Location and features
The dam is located south of Whitfield on the edge of the Alpine National Park, fed by the King River and Evans Creek. It supplies water for approximately Script error: No such module "convert". for irrigated crops, vineyards and grazing properties along the King River from Cheshunt to Wangaratta.
Completed in 1973 the rock and earth
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See also
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