Tumut Pondage, Arch dam in Snowy Mountains, Australia.
The Tumut Pondage spans 218 meters across the Tumut River, featuring a concrete wall that rises 86 meters above the riverbed.
The dam's construction from 1949 to 1959 marked a significant phase in the development of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme.
Frank Hurley's photographic documentation of the dam's construction provides a visual record of this engineering achievement in Australian history.
The reservoir holds 52,793 megalitres of water and connects to the Tumut 1 Power Station, generating 330 megawatts of hydroelectric power.
The dam's crest forms part of a road between Cabramurra and Khancoban, which closes during winter due to snow conditions.
Location: New South Wales
Elevation above the sea: 1,496 m
GPS coordinates: -35.63167,148.39000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 05:31
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