Area of catchment
350 hectares (off stream storage)
Type of dam
Rolled earthfill and rockfill embankment
Maximum height of main dam from river to crest
52 metres
Length measured along top of dam
2500 metres
Surface area (top water level)
174 hectares
Total available capacity
27,000 megalitres
Volume as at 10/10/2008
20,909 megalitres (77.4% full)
Where the water goes
Northern-western and western suburbs
Date of completion
1971