Key Facts
Name:
Hinze Dam / Advancetown Lake
Water Course:
Nerang River
Location:
15 km southwest from central Nerang
Catchment Area:
207km2
Lake Surface Area:
972ha
Full Supply Capacity:
161,073 ML
Current Capacity:
142,160 ML (88.3% full) at 23/11/2009
Flood Mitigation:
Year Complete:
1989 (Stage 3 is currently underway)
Full Supply Waterline:
82m AHD (above sea level)
Spillway Level:
Outlet System:
Uncontrolled ogee crest
Type of Construction:
Zoned earthfill embankment
Length of Dam Wall:
600m
Hinze Dam was originally constructed in 1976 and was raised in 1989. It is currently being raised again. For more information about this please visit http://www.hinzedamstage3.com/ .
The following recreational activities are allowed at Hinze Dam:
- Walking
- Mountain biking (with permit)
- Horse riding (with permit)
- Boating (electric or manual powered only)
- Fishing (with permit)
Picnicking facilities and some walking, horse riding and mountain bike riding tracks are closed until the completion of the Stage 3 dam level in December 2010.
Hinze Stage 3 developments - May 2009
Hinze Stage 3 development (February 2009)