Cotter Dam, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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Agent Basil
S 35° 19.283 E 148° 56.385
55H E 676321 N 6089590
Canberra's first dam, first built in 1912 and enlarged twice since.
Waymark Code: WM63TW
Location: Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date Posted: 03/28/2009
Views: 16
The Cotter dam is one of the 3 dams on the Cotter River, with the 3 dams being the main water catchment for Canberra, the nations capital. A new dam wall is to commence construction in 2009, down stream from the existing wall to increase the size of the water storage. The cotter picnic area is one of Canberra's favourite weekend play areas, taking on a very special beauty in Autumn.
Waterway where the dam is located: Cotter River
Main use of the Water Dam: Water Supply (Drinkable)
Material used in the structure: Concrete
Height of Dam: Original Dam 20 metres - Enlarged Cotter 80 metres.
Fishing Allowed: no
Motor Sports Allowed: no
Date built: Not listed
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