Chaffey Dam, Embankment dam near Tamworth, Australia.
The Chaffey Dam stretches 430 meters across the Peel River, featuring a clay-core rockfill structure and a morning glory spillway system for water control.
Construction began in 1976 and concluded in 1979, establishing a vital water source for agricultural irrigation and urban supply in New South Wales.
The dam takes its name from Frank Chaffey and his son Bill, who served as parliamentary representatives for the Tamworth district.
The reservoir provides multiple water access points for swimming, boating, and fishing activities, with dedicated facilities at Bowling Alley Point Recreation Reserve.
The structure contains a morning glory spillway, one of only two such systems in Australia, channeling excess water through a large concrete funnel.
Location: Tamworth
Elevation above the sea: 516 m
GPS coordinates: -31.36000,151.13000
Latest update: March 15, 2025 02:30
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