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Warragamba Dam is a heritage-listed dam in New South Wales, Australia, that supplies water to Sydney. It was built between 1948 and 1960 as a response to World War II water shortage and creates Lake Burragorang.
- 142 metres (466 ft)
- 104 metres (341 ft)
- 351 metres (1,152 ft)
- 8.5 metres (28 ft)
Warragamba Dam - WaterNSW. Australia’s largest urban water supply dam. DAM LEVEL. 97 % CAPACITY. 2,065 GL. SIZE OF LAKE. 75 KM2. Look out at Warragamba Dam and see the past and future of Sydney's water supply. Marvel at this engineering masterpiece as it nestles quietly in native bushland.
Warragamba Dam is part of the Greater Sydney Water Supply Catchment, which provides rainfall, storage and water supply data. Learn how Warragamba Dam operates at times of full capacity or flood and access near real-time monitoring data.
Apr 6, 2024 · Warragamba Dam, which supplies 80 per cent of Sydney's drinking water, is releasing 138 gigalitres of water per day after more than 100mm of rain overnight. The dam is not a flood mitigation dam and the government has ruled out raising its wall, despite calls from some locals.
- Xanthe Gregory
Warragamba Dam is one of the largest domestic water supply dams in the world, located just over an hour from Sydney City. Learn about its history, engineering and water cycle at the visitor centre, enjoy picnics and walks, and see the stunning views of Lake Burragorang.
Learn about the history and significance of Warragamba Dam, Australia's largest concrete dam and Sydney's primary water supply. Visit the visitor centre, lookout points, picnic areas and enjoy the views of Lake Burragorang.
Learn about Warragamba Dam, the largest concrete dam in Australia and one of the largest domestic water supply dams in the world. Explore the visitor centre, exhibition, viewing platforms and facilities at the dam grounds.
