Grahamstown Dam, Port Stephens, NSW, Australia
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S 32° 45.673 E 151° 47.226
56H E 386388 N 6374533
Grahamstown Dam, Port Stephens, NSW, Australia
Waymark Code: WM4ETK
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 08/14/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra
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Grahamstown Dam is the primary water storage for Raymond Terrace and other local small towns. The upper parts of the dam do allow non-powered water sports and fishing, but a large part of the southern end of the dam is completely off limits to all water activities to maintain the water quality for drinking purposes.

The co-ordinates provided take you to the official opening plaque for the dam, and a GC.com (GC1F5AJ) cache that belongs to a mate of mine.
Waterway where the dam is located: Balickera Canal

Main use of the Water Dam: Water Supply (Drinkable)

Material used in the structure: embankment

Date built: 11/30/1957

Fishing Allowed: yes

Motor Sports Allowed: no

Height of Dam: Not listed
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