Key Facts
Name:
Sideling Creek Dam / Lake Kurwongbah
Water Course:
Sideling Creek
Location:
Near Petrie
Catchment Area:
53km2
Lake Surface Area:
Full Supply Capacity:
14,370 ML
Current Capacity:
10,962 ML (76.3% full) at 23/11/2009
Flood Mitigation:
Year Complete:
1969
Full Supply Waterline:
20m AHD
Spillway Level:
Outlet System:
Uncontrolled ogee crest
Type of Construction:
Zoned earthfill embankment with concrete spillway
Length of Dam Wall:
500m
The following recreational activities are permitted at Lake Kurwongbah:
- picnicking
- walking
- fishing (shore-based)
- power boating (members of boating club only)
- water skiing (members of boating club only)
- rowing (members of rowing club only)
- model boating (members of boating club only)
