How full is glenbawn?
How full is glenbawn?
Regional NSW dams and valleys
| Storage (recorded date) | Storage Capacity (ML) | Percent Full % |
|---|---|---|
| Glenbawn Dam Sun May 8 2022 | 748,827 | 97.9 |
| Glennies Creek Dam Sun May 8 2022 | 282,303 | 100.0 |
| Hume Dam Sun May 8 2022 | 2,982,000 | 87.3 |
| Keepit Dam Sun May 8 2022 | 418,950 | 99.5 |
Why was glenbawn dam built?
The main purpose of the dam is to supply water for irrigation, power generation, stock, industry and household needs in the Hunter Valley, and provide flood mitigation and environmental flows.
Can you fish in glenbawn dam?
Glenbawn Dam is filled with Australian bass, golden perch, carp, catfish and a couple giant Murray cod. Most anglers target the bass, but there is a growing number of anglers who also fish hard for the resident yellowbelly who fight well on light spin gear.
Who owns glenbawn dam?
State Water Corporation
| Glenbawn Dam | |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | State Water Corporation |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Embankment dam |
| Impounds | Hunter River |
What is the biggest dam in NSW?
Eucumbene
Largest constructed reservoirs by State/Territory
| STATE/TERRITORY | DAM NAME | CAPACITY (million m3) |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | Corin | 70.9 |
| New South Wales | Eucumbene | 4798 |
| Northern Territory | Darwin River | 259 |
| Queensland | Burdekin Falls | 1860 |
Why is Scone called Scone?
The name ‘scone’ is thought to have come from the Scottish name for the Stone of Destiny, where Scottish kings were (supposedly) once crowned. The first appearance of the word ‘scone’ in print was in a Scottish version of the Aeneid in 1513.
Are dogs allowed at Glenbawn Dam?
Dog-friendly on both powered and unpowered sites, the whole family can live it up at Lake Glenbawn. Spend the day on the dam, explore the captivating landscape (including one of the largest rock-fill embankment walls in Australia) or take advantage of the park’s location and explore the delights of nearby Scone.
What is under Lake Glenbawn?
The dam’s purpose includes flood mitigation, hydro-electric power, irrigation, water supply and conservation. The impounded reservoir is called Lake Glenbawn….
| Glenbawn Dam | |
|---|---|
| Type of dam | Embankment dam |
| Impounds | Hunter River |
| Height | 100 m (330 ft) |
| Length | 1,125 m (3,691 ft) |
What is the deepest dam in NSW?
Glenbawn Dam has one of the largest rock-fill embankment walls in Australia, 100 metres high and 1.1 kilometres long.