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Dam in South East Queensland
Biggera Creek Dam | |
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Location of the Biggera Creek Dam in Queensland | |
Country | Australia |
Location | South East Queensland |
Purpose | Flood mitigation |
Status | Operational |
Dam and spillways | |
Impounds | Biggera Creek |
Reservoir | |
Total capacity | 3,700 ML (130×10 |
The Biggera Creek Dam, or formally the Biggera Creek Flood Mitigation Dam, is a dam established for flood mitigation purposes over the Biggera Creek, located in the South East region of Queensland, Australia. The dam is situated approximately 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northwest of Southport, and is operated by the Gold Coast City Council. The height of the dam wall is 15 metres (49 ft).
See also
References
External links
- "Loders Creek and Biggera Creek Catchments Study Guide" (PDF) (PDF). Gold Coast City Council. May 2011.
- Bradley, John. "Rapid assessment of flood mitigation benefits of dams" (PDF) (PDF). Queensland Flood Commission.
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