Key Facts
Name:
Baroon Pocket Dam / Lake Baroon
Water Course:
Obi Obi Creek
Location:
Catchment Area:
72 square km
Lake Surface Area:
380 ha at 100 percent capacity
Full Supply Capacity:
61,000 ML
Current Capacity:
51,980 ML (85.2% full) at 23/11/2009
Flood Mitigation:
89,500ML
Year Complete:
1989
Full Supply Waterline:
Spillway Level:
Outlet System:
Type of Construction:
Earth and rock-fill embankment with a central clay core
Length of Dam Wall:
370m
Lake Baroon is located near Montville and forms the primary water resource for the Sunshine Coast.
Water from the lake is treated by the Landers Shute Water Treatment Plant.
The following recreational activities are permitted in Lake Baroon:
- barbequing
- boating (electric powered or manual)
- canoeing
- fishing
- kayaking
- picnicking
- sailing
- swimming (designated areas)
- walking
