Kroombit Dam

 

 

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CURRENT ALGAE LEVELS  
CURRENT CAPACITY

 

 

STORAGE CAPACITY

 

Mega Litres

HISTORICAL LOW

 

 

HISTORICAL HIGH

 

 

Scheme Name

Callide Valley
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Stream name

Kroombit Creek
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Lake name

–
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Structure description

ROLLER COMPACTED CONCRETE

Location

Kroombit Dam

Valentine Plains Road

Biloela

Queensland

4715

Facilities

  • Boat Ramp

  • Car Parking

  • Road Access

  • Lookout

  • Picnic Areas

  • Toilets

  • Rubbish Bins

  • BBQs

  • Treated Water

  • Camping

Additional information

There are no recreational facilities available.

Boating

Boating and water activities are not permitted.

Fishing

Fishing is not permitted.

Camping

Camping is not permitted at Kroombit Dam.

Antisocial behaviour

If you observe vandalism, antisocial behaviour or any illegal activities, please contact the Police immediately on 000 to ensure we keep the dam safe.

Read the signs and stay safe

For your own safety, please take note of the signs around the dam including those regarding private property and trespassing.
The signs indicate hazards to watch out for and areas to avoid. Keep an eye on your children and inform them of the hazards and permitted areas.

Emergency Management

View the Kroombit Dam Emergency Action Plan, here.

Visitors must adhere to current COVID-19 social distancing guidelines and are encouraged to observe good hygiene practices.

All persons entering Sunwater property at their own risk should exercise due care and attention and must comply with all signs, notices, the lawful directions of Sunwater, Sunwater staff, all laws, regulations and applicable standards (e.g. boating, fire, road usage). All liability of Sunwater (or its subsidiaries) to you or any other person for loss or damage of any kind (however caused, including by negligence) arising from or relating in any way to access to, or use of, Sunwater property is excluded.

Playing safe

Stay safe at dams and weirs by looking out for potential hazards and risks.

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Dam history

Kroombit under construction.
Image courtesy of RCC Dams

Kroombit Dam

Kroombit Dam can hold only 14,600 ML but plays an important part in the Callide Valley Water Supply Scheme.

Built in 1992 across the creek it was named after, its main role is to ensure continuity of supply to irrigators downstream and replenish the region’s aquifers.

The dam was not designed for flood mitigation and does not include a flood mitigation compartment, but when the dam is full, water is released to protect the integrity of the dam structure.

Kroombit Dam is a popular place to stop for a picnic for travellers heading to the spectacular Kroombit Tops National Park.