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Key Facts
Name:
Ewen Maddock Dam
Water Course:
Addlington Creek, about 3km upstream of Bruce Hwy
Location:
Addlington Creek, about 3km upstream of Bruce Hwy
Catchment Area:
21km2
Lake Surface Area:
Full Supply Capacity:
16,587 ML
Current Capacity:
15,874 ML (95.7% full) at 30/07/2010 06:30AM
Flood Mitigation:
Year Complete:
1982
Full Supply Waterline:
25m AHD
Spillway Level:
Outlet System:
Uncontrolled ogee crest
Type of Construction:
Zoned earthfill embankment
Length of Dam Wall:
660m
Wednesday 28 July 2010
Temporary closure of recreation trails at Ewen Maddock Dam
In August some of the recreational trails at Ewen Maddock Dam will be temporarily closed on the northern side of the lake for harvesting works.
During this time Seqwater, will harvest exotic pine trees on land around Ewen Maddock Dam as part of a weed control project to protect the natural vegetation.
Exotic pine trees invade and dominate natural vegetation which decreases habitat quality and can potentially increase bush fire intensity. Harvesting this timber is considered the safest and most cost effective method of undertaking the required weed control program. This will also have the best outcome for the natural environment.
The harvesting works are expected to start on 9 August 2010 and take 3 weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions. Affected sections of
Seqwater land will be closed to public access and the recreational trail between Gympie St North and Kowald Rd at Ewen Maddock Dam will be temporarily closed. There will be signage placed on the trails to advise users at the site.
The harvest operation will involve forestry machinery felling and stacking the trees on harvest sites within Seqwater land. These works will occur during normal business hours and is expected to last for approximately two to three weeks.
Recreational Activities - Ewen Maddock Dam
The following recreational activities are permitted at Ewen Maddock Dam:
- barbequing
- bird watching
- boating (non-powered)
- canoeing
- fishing
- horse-riding
- kayaking
- mountain bike riding
- picnicking
- sailing
- swimming (designated areas)
- walking
