Wungong Dam
Wungong Dam is a dam in Western Australia. It is located in the Wungong Brook Valley of the Darling Range, eight kilometres south of Churchman Brook Dam. It opened in 1925 as part of a scheme to build three reservoirs in the Darling Range.[1] It has a capacity of 59.8 gigalitres and a catchment area of 132km2[2][3][4]
| Wungong Dam | |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Location | Wungong |
| Coordinates | 32.2007°S 116.0643°E |
| Opening date | 1925 |
| Owner(s) | Water Corporation |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earth fill dam |
| Height | 65 metres |
| Length | 460 metres |
| Spillway type | Chute Spillway |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Wungong Reservoir |
| Catchment area | 132km² |
References
- Wungong Dam Heritage Council of Western Australia
- Wong Dam Water Corporation
- "Wungong Dam, Perth WA | Walks, Picnic Area, Directions & Facilities". www.watercorporation.com.au. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- "Heritage Council of WA - Places Database". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
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