Medlow Dam, Heritage dam in Medlow Bath, New South Wales, Australia
The concrete arch dam spans 38 meters across Adams Creek, featuring a wall height of 20 meters and a reservoir capacity of 326 million liters.
Built in 1907 by the NSW Public Works Department, this structure marked a departure from British engineering practices through its innovative thin-wall design.
The dam received recognition from Engineers Australia with a Historic Engineering Marker in 1994, marking its role in Australian civil engineering development.
The reservoir continues to supply water to communities in the middle and upper Blue Mountains region through its 5-square-kilometer catchment area.
At completion, the dam wall measured only 106 centimeters at the top and 274 centimeters at the base, making it the thinnest arch dam globally.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -33.65830,150.29930
Latest update: March 14, 2025 01:32
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