Gordon Dam, Concrete arch dam in Southwest National Park, Australia.
The Gordon Dam stretches 198 meters across the Gordon River, featuring a double-curved concrete structure that stands 140 meters tall.
The Australian Government provided 5 million dollars in 1963 to construct the Gordon River Road, leading to the dam construction starting in 1964.
Engineers Australia recognizes the Gordon Dam as a National Engineering Landmark through their Heritage Recognition Program for its technical achievements.
The dam houses three Fuji turbines underground, generating 432 megawatts of power and producing 1,388 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually.
The structure descends 183 meters below ground level, containing a power station that holds back more water than Sydney Harbour's entire volume.
Location: Tasmania
Inception: 1964
Height: 140 m
Length: 198 m
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: -42.73028,145.97642
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
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