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{{Infobox lake
{{Use Australian English|date=July 2014}}
|lake_name = Poona Dam
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{{Infobox dam
|image_lake =
| name = Poona Dam
|caption_lake =
| name_official =
|image_bathymetry =
| image =
|caption_bathymetry =
| image_size = 250
|location = 7km North West of [[Nambour, Queensland]]
| image_caption =
|coords = {{coord|26.5962|S|152.91|E|type:waterbody_region:AU|display=inline,title}}
| image_alt =
|type = [[reservoir]]
| location_map = Queensland
|inflow =
| location_map_size =
|outflow =
| location_map_caption = Location of the Poona Dam<br />in [[Queensland]]
|catchment = 0.78 km2
| lat_d = 26
|basin_countries = Australia
| lat_m = 35
|length = 650 m
| lat_s = 46
|width = 410 m
| lat_NS = S
|area = 17 h
|depth =
| long_d = 152
|max-depth =
| long_m = 54
| long_s = 36
|volume = 655 ML
| long_EW = E
|residence_time =
| coordinates_type = type:landmark_region:AU-QLD
|shore =
| coordinates_display = inline,title
|elevation =
| coordinates_ref =
|islands =
| country = [[Australia]]
|cities =
| location = [[South East Queensland|South East]] [[Queensland]]
| purpose = [[Potable water|Potable]] [[water storage]]<ref name="seqwater"/>
| status = O
| construction_began =
| opening = {{unbulleted list|{{start date|1959}}|{{start date|1998}} {{small|(spillway upgraded)}}}}
| demolished =
| cost =
| dam_operator = [[Seqwater|SEQ Water]]
| dam_type = E
| dam_height =
| dam_height_thalweg =
| dam_height_foundation=
| dam_length = {{convert|650|m|abbr=on}}<ref name="seqwater"/>
| dam_width_crest =
| dam_width_base =
| dam_volume =
| dam_elevation_crest =
| dam_crosses = Tributary of [[Maroochy River|South Maroochy River]]
| spillway_count =
| spillway_type = [[Spillway#Types|Uncontrolled]]
| spillway_capacity =
| res_name =
| res_capacity_total = {{convert|655|ML|e6impgal e6USgal|abbr=on}}<ref name="seqwater">{{cite web|url=http://www.seqwater.com.au/water-supply/dam-operations/poona-dam|title=Poona Dam|work=Water supply: Dams and weirs|publisher=[[Seqwater]]|date=2014|accessdate=5 July 2014}}</ref>
| res_capacity_active =
| res_capacity_inactive=
| res_catchment = {{convert|0.8|km2|abbr=on}}<ref name="seqwater"/>
| res_surface = {{convert|17|ha|abbr=on}}
| res_elevation =
| res_max_depth =
| res_avg_depth =
| res_max_length =
| res_max_width = {{convert|410|m|abbr=on}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.seqwater.com.au/water-supply/dam-operations/poona-dam|www.seqwater.com.au}}
}}
}}
The '''Poona Dam''' is an [[earth-fill dam|eath-fill]] [[embankment dam|embankment]] [[dam]] with a toe drain with an [[Spillway#Types|un-gated spillway]] across a tributary of the [[Maroochy River|South Maroochy River]] that is located in the [[South East Queensland|South East]] region of [[Queensland]], [[Australia]]. The main purpose of the dam is for [[water storage|storage]] of [[potable water]] for the [[Sunshine Coast, Queensland|Sunshine Coast]] region.<ref name="seqwater"/> The impounded [[reservoir]] is also called called Poona Dam.
[[Maroochy Shire Council]] owns and operates three water supply dams – '''Poona Dam''', [[Wappa Dam]] and [[Cooloolabin Dam]]s. Poona Dam is predominantly used as operational storage just upstream of the water treatment plant. Poona Dam is an earthfill [[embankment dam]] with a toe drain.<ref name="seq"/>


==Location and features==
When full the dam can hold 655 megalitres.<ref name="seq">{{cite web |url=http://www.previous.seqwater.com.au/public/source-store-treat-supply/dams/poona-dam |title=Poona Dam |publisher=Seqwater |accessdate=2 August 2013 }}</ref> Construction of the dam was completed in 1959.<ref name="seq"/>
The dam is located {{convert|7|km}} north-west of {{QLDcity|Nambour}}.

The earthen dam structure is {{convert|650|m}} long and holds back the {{convert|655|ML|e6impgal e6USgal|adj=on}} reservoir when at full capacity. From a [[drainage basin|catchment area]] of {{convert|0.8|km2}}, the reservoir has a surface area of {{convert|17|ha|acre}} and a maximum width of {{convert|410|m|abbr=on}}. Initially managed by the [[Maroochy Shire Council]], management of the dam was transferred to [[Seqwater|SEQ Water]] in July 2008 as part of a [[water security]] project in the South East Queensland region, known as the [[South East Queensland Water Grid]].<ref name="cc">{{cite web |url=http://www.baysidebulletin.com.au/news/local/news/political/water-funds-slash-debt/805745.aspx|title=Water funds slash debt |author=Hurst, Daniel|accessdate=21 April 2008|date=7 July 2009|work=The Bayside Bulletin}}</ref>

==Recreation==
Recreation is not permitted on the dam and in its surrounds.<ref name="seqwater"/>

In 2008, the body of a deceased man was found on the eastern spillway of the dam wall.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/poona-dam-mystery-man/558310/|title=Poona Dam mystery man|date=16 June 2010|accessdate=5 July 2014|work=Sunshine Coast Daily}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/dead-man-leaves-smiley-face-as-only-clue-to-identity/story-fnihsrf2-1226718835636|title=Dead man leaves smiley face as only clue to identity|date=14 September 2013|accessdate=5 July 2014|work=[[The Courier-Mail]]|location=Queensland}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|Queensland}}
{{stack|{{Portal|Queensland|Water}}}}
*[[List of dams and reservoirs in Australia]]
*[[List of reservoirs and dams in Australia#Queensland|List of dams in Queensland]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.pictureaustralia.org/apps/pictureaustralia?action=PASearch&mode=subject&complete1=true&attribute1=subject&term1=Poona+Dam Pictures- National Library of Australia]
*{{cite web|url=http://www.pictureaustralia.org/apps/pictureaustralia?action=PASearch&mode=subject&complete1=true&attribute1=subject&term1=Poona+Dam|title=Poona Dam|work=Picture Australia|publisher=[[National Library of Australia]]}}


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Revision as of 08:32, 6 July 2014

Poona Dam
Poona Dam is located in Queensland
Poona Dam
Location of the Poona Dam
in Queensland
CountryAustralia
LocationSouth East Queensland
PurposePotable water storage[1]
StatusOperational
Opening date
  • 1959 (1959)
  • 1998 (1998) (spillway upgraded)
Dam and spillways
Type of damEmbankment dam
ImpoundsTributary of South Maroochy River
Length650 m (2,130 ft)[1]
Spillway typeUncontrolled
Reservoir
Total capacity655 ML (144×10^6 imp gal; 173×10^6 US gal)[1]
Catchment area0.8 km2 (0.31 sq mi)[1]
Surface area17 ha (42 acres)
Maximum width410 m (1,350 ft)
Website
www.seqwater.com.au

The Poona Dam is an eath-fill embankment dam with a toe drain with an un-gated spillway across a tributary of the South Maroochy River that is located in the South East region of Queensland, Australia. The main purpose of the dam is for storage of potable water for the Sunshine Coast region.[1] The impounded reservoir is also called called Poona Dam.

Location and features

The dam is located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north-west of Nambour.

The earthen dam structure is 650 metres (2,130 ft) long and holds back the 655-megalitre (144×10^6 imp gal; 173×10^6 US gal) reservoir when at full capacity. From a catchment area of 0.8 square kilometres (0.31 sq mi), the reservoir has a surface area of 17 hectares (42 acres) and a maximum width of 410 m (1,350 ft). Initially managed by the Maroochy Shire Council, management of the dam was transferred to SEQ Water in July 2008 as part of a water security project in the South East Queensland region, known as the South East Queensland Water Grid.[2]

Recreation

Recreation is not permitted on the dam and in its surrounds.[1]

In 2008, the body of a deceased man was found on the eastern spillway of the dam wall.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Poona Dam". Water supply: Dams and weirs. Seqwater. 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  2. ^ Hurst, Daniel (7 July 2009). "Water funds slash debt". The Bayside Bulletin. Retrieved 21 April 2008.
  3. ^ "Poona Dam mystery man". Sunshine Coast Daily. 16 June 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Dead man leaves smiley face as only clue to identity". The Courier-Mail. Queensland. 14 September 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2014.


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