Maroon Dam

Key Facts

Name:

Maroon Dam

Water Course:

Burnett Creek

Location:

Approximately 64km south west of Beaudesert

Catchment Area:

106km²

Lake Surface Area:

310ha

Full Supply Capacity:

44,319 ML

Current Capacity:

39,397 ML (88.9% full) at 30/07/2010 06:00AM

Flood Mitigation:

Year Complete:

1974

Full Supply Waterline:

207m AHD

Spillway Level:

Outlet System:

Concreted sharp crested weir

Type of Construction:

Rock and earthfill dam with large weighting zones

Length of Dam Wall:

457m

This central earth core and rockfill structure, situated on Burnett Creek approximately 25km above its confluence with the Logan River, permitted expansion of irrigation along Burnett Creek and the Logan River for about 130km downstream of the dam. This more than doubled the existing area being irrigated to construction of the dam. Recreation facilities also make the area around the dam a popular tourist attraction.

The following activities are permitted at Lake Maroon:

barbequing
boating (powered and non-powered)
camping
canoeing
fishing
jet skiing
kayaking
picnicking
walking
water skiing