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Key Facts
Name:
Wappa Dam
Water Course:
South Maroochy River
Location:
Catchment Area:
69.7km2
Lake Surface Area:
75ha
Full Supply Capacity:
4,694 ML
Current Capacity:
4,694 ML (100.0% full) at 20/05/2013 06:30AM
Flood Mitigation:
Year Complete:
1963
Full Supply Waterline:
45m AHD (above sea level)
Spillway Level:
Outlet System:
Type of Construction:
Concrete gravity arch dam with earth abutments on both sides
Length of Dam Wall:
Update on recreation facilities (Tuesday, 26 March 2013)
The Jack Harrison Park recreation area is currently open.
About Wappa Dam
Wappa Dam is one of several water supplies for the Sunshine Coast region.
Barbecue and picnic facilities are available for public use.
No water-based recreational activities (including fishing from the shoreline) are permitted.
Wappa Dam spilling in April 09