Key Facts
Name:
Lake Manchester
Water Course:
Cabbage Tree Creek
Location:
Approximately 25km west of Brisbane
Catchment Area:
74km2
Lake Surface Area:
Full Supply Capacity:
26,409 ML
Current Capacity:
25,458 ML (96.4% full) at 23/11/2009
Flood Mitigation:
Year Complete:
Originally constructed in 1916 and upgraded in 2008
Full Supply Waterline:
51m AHD
Spillway Level:
Outlet System:
Type of Construction:
Mass concrete gravity dam
Length of Dam Wall:
188m
The following recreational activities are permitted at Lake Manchester:
- barbequing
- camping
- horse riding
- mountain biking
- picnicking
- walking