Built across Yabba Creek, the Borumba Dam was originally completed in 1963 and upgraded in 1997.
It is an un-gated dam, meaning that when it reaches 100 per cent capacity, water flows over the spillway and safely out of the dam. If you would like to be notified when Borumba Dam begins to spill, please sign up to our free dam release notification service.
Recreation
Lake Borumba provides great recreational facilities to the local community and visitors, including boating and water skiing, fishing and camping.
Please note: Potable (drinking) water is not available at the recreation area or campground, please bring sufficient drinking water supplies for your visit.
A SIPS permit is required for fishing at Borumba. Visit the Fisheries website for information and to purchase your permit.
Download the Lake Borumba Recreation Guide for detailed information about activities, as well as maps and important safety information.
Key facts
| Name: |
Borumba Dam / Lake Borumba |
| Watercourse: |
Yabba Creek |
| Location: |
50km south of Gympie |
| Catchment area: |
465.0km
2
|
| Length of dam wall: |
343.0m
|
| Lake surface area: |
480.0ha
|
| Year completed: |
Stage 1 1963; Stage 2 1997 |
| Type of construction: |
Rockfill with impervious concrete slab on upstream face |
| Full supply waterline: |
135.0mAHD (above sea level)
|
| Fully supply capacity: |
46000ML
|
| Current capacity: |
43,592
(94.8% full) at 20-08-2019 10:22am
|
| Spillway level: |
135.0mAHD
|
