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Key Facts
Name:
Cedar Pocket Dam
Water Course:
Deep Creek
Location:
20km east of Gympie
Catchment Area:
17.8km2
Lake Surface Area:
22ha
Full Supply Capacity:
730 ML
Current Capacity:
730 ML (100.0% full) at 23/05/2013 09:01AM
Flood Mitigation:
Year Complete:
1984
Full Supply Waterline:
101m AHD (above sea level)
Spillway Level:
Outlet System:
Uncontrolled ogee crest with energy dissipater
Type of Construction:
Partially mass concrete, partially earth and rockfill with a central clay core
Length of Dam Wall:
117m
The main purpose of Cedar Pocket Dam is to provide an irrigation water supply for dairy land pastures downstream of the dam. There is a scenic lookout on site. No picnic faciltiies or public toilets are available on site.
Cedar Pocket Dam spilling in April 2009