Murray Two Dam, Arch dam in Snowy Mountains, Australia
Murray Two Dam is an arch dam in the Snowy Mountains that holds back water from the Snowy and Geehi rivers. The concrete structure works together with a power station below to turn the stored water into electricity.
This dam was completed in 1968 as part of a major project that reshaped water management in southeastern Australia. The project included multiple dams built between 1949 and 1974 to redirect and control water across the region.
The structure represents a milestone in Australian engineering, functioning within a network of sixteen dams that changed regional water distribution patterns.
The dam sits in a mountainous area with limited road access, and viewing spots exist at several vantage points around the structure. Visitors should prepare for changing weather conditions and bring sturdy footwear for exploring the surrounding terrain.
The dam's catchment area spans 53 square kilometers, with a controlled spillway capable of discharging 566 cubic meters per second.
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