The Kroombit Dam is a roller compacted concrete dam, built to replenish the groundwater supply to the Callide Irrigation area. The dam has a maximum height of 25m and used 275,000m³ of zoned earthfill and 100,000m³ of RCC and conventional concrete.
Kroombit Dam | |
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Location | 26km East of Biloela, Queensland |
Coordinates | 24.4166°S 150.774°E / -24.4166; 150.774 |
Type | reservoir |
Basin countries | Australia |
Surface area | 100 ha (250 acres) |
Max. depth | 18.6 m (61 ft) |
Water volume | 14,600 ML (11,800 acre⋅ft)[1] |
Surface elevation | 265.8 m (872 ft) |
References | [1] |
SunWater is undertaking a dam spillway capacity upgrade program to ensure the highest level of safety for our dams is maintained. The spillway will be upgraded in the longer term.[2]
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