Burrinjuck Dam, Gravity dam near Yass, Australia.
The Burrinjuck Dam spans 233 meters across the Murrumbidgee River, forming a reservoir that contains 1,026 gigalitres of water for regional distribution.
Construction of the dam started in 1907 and continued through World War I, with completion achieved in 1928 under engineer Lawrence Augustus Burton Wade's design.
The name originates from Aboriginal words 'booren yiack', referring to the steep mountain landscape where the structure stands between Barren Jack and Black Andrew peaks.
The dam serves multiple functions including irrigation for 660,000 hectares of farmland, flood control, hydroelectric power generation, and water supply for local communities.
At the time of its construction, Burrinjuck ranked as the fourth largest dam worldwide, incorporating massive granite boulders within its concrete structure.
Location: New South Wales
Elevation above the sea: 628 m
GPS coordinates: -34.99833,148.58444
Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:58
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