Key Facts
Name:
Moogerah Dam / Lake Moogerah
Water Course:
Location:
Reynolds Creek near Boonah
Catchment Area:
228km2
Lake Surface Area:
827ha
Full Supply Capacity:
86,290 ML
Current Capacity:
37,454 ML (43.4% full) at 23/11/2009
Flood Mitigation:
Year Complete:
1961
Full Supply Waterline:
155m AHD (above sea level)
Spillway Level:
Outlet System:
Type of Construction:
Mass concrete double curvature dam
Length of Dam Wall:
219m
Moogerah Dam provides irrigation supplies to riparian landholders along Reynolds Creek and, through a series of diversions, also supplies water to Warrill Creek and Warrill Valley farmers. Public access to enter Mt Edwards National Park and beautification of the picnic areas around the dam have made the dam a tourist attraction.
The following recreational activities are permitted at Lake Moogerah:
- barbequing
- boating (powered and non-powered)
- camping
- canoeing
- fishing
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- picnicking
- walking
- water skiing
