Cooloolabin Dam



Key Facts

Name:
Cooloolabin Dam
Water Course:
Rocky Creek
Location:
5km from Yandina
Catchment Area:
8.1km2
Lake Surface Area:
220ha
Full Supply Capacity:
13,800 ML
Current Capacity:
13,720 ML (99.4% full) at 24/05/2013 00:00AM
Flood Mitigation:
Year Complete:
1979
Full Supply Waterline:
296m AHD (above sea level)
Spillway Level:
Outlet System:
Wet well intake tower
Type of Construction:
Uncontrolled ogee crest with central low flow section
Length of Dam Wall:
243m

Recreation Activities

The following recreational activities are permitted at Cooloolabin Dam:
 
  • fishing (shore-based)
  • picnicking
     
 Cooloolabin spilling in April 2009
Cooloolabin Dam spilling in April 2009