Is there service at Blowering Dam?
Dam foreshores Open 24 hours a day, all year round.
What is the current dam level of Warragamba Dam?
2,027,000
Storage, rainfall and environmental releases
| Storage (recorded date) | Storage Capacity (ML) | Current Volume (ML) |
|---|---|---|
| Warragamba Dam Tuesday 19 October | 2,027,000 | 1,958,716 |
| Woronora Dam Tuesday 19 October | 71,790 | 55,302 |
| Avon Dam Tuesday 19 October | 146,700 | 132,934 |
| Cataract Dam Tuesday 19 October | 97,190 | 66,953 |
How many kms is blowering dam?
| Blowering Dam | |
|---|---|
| Catchment area | 1,606 square kilometres (620 sq mi) |
| Surface area | 44.6 square kilometres (17.2 sq mi) |
| Maximum water depth | 91 metres (299 ft) |
| Power Station |
Can you swim in Blowering Dam?
Famous as the site of the world water-speed record in 1978, Blowering Dam is one of the biggest dams in NSW. The reservoir is a popular spot for all water sports, including skiing, jet skis, sailing, canoeing and swimming. Several boat ramps are available at camping grounds around the lake foreshore.
What percentage is Blowering Dam at?
Regional NSW dams and valleys
| Storage (recorded date) | Storage Capacity (ML) | Percent Full % |
|---|---|---|
| Blowering Dam Thu Oct 7 2021 | 1,604,010 | 94.9 |
| Brogo Dam Thu Oct 7 2021 | 8,786 | 100.7 |
| Burrendong Dam Thu Oct 7 2021 | 1,154,270 | 101.2 |
| Burrinjuck Dam Thu Oct 7 2021 | 1,024,750 | 97.2 |
Is batlow side of Blowering Dam open?
Current advice on Blowering Dam foreshore and road closures Access is via Batlow or Laurel Hill. Please note that all other areas of the western foreshore are still dangerous and remain closed, and that roads heading off into the burnt pine remain closed for safety reasons.
What is the lowest Warragamba Dam has been?
Dam level crises and water restrictions Between 1998 and 2007 the catchment area experienced extremely low rainfall (in December 2004, the dam dropped to 38.8% of capacity, the lowest on record to date) and on 8 February 2007 it recorded an all-time low of 32.5% of capacity.
What percentage is blowering dam at?
Where is the biggest dam in Australia?
Tasmania’s Gordon Dam, one of the largest in Australia, was constructed in the 1970s. It has a catchment area of 1,280 km2 (494 sq mi)….Dams and reservoirs.
| Dam name (where appropriate) | Brogo Dam |
|---|---|
| Waterway(s) impounded | Brogo River |
| Dam type | Embankment |
| Purpose(s) | Environmental flows Hydroelectricity Irrigation Water supply |
Do you have to book to camp at Blowering Dam?
Bookings are now required for Blowering Dam. You can book a maximum of 7 nights per booking. Maximum two vehicle per site. This location is a free campground, however a booking fee of $6 per site applies. Money collected will be used to manage campground numbers and improve your safety.
How full is wyangala dam today?
Windamere Dam
| Storage (recorded date) | Blowering Dam Fri Oct 15 2021 | Lake Wyangala Fri Oct 15 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Capacity (ML) | 1604010 | 1217035 |
| Current Volume (ML) | 1547112 | 1183072 |
| Percent Full % | 96.2 | 97.2 |
| Net Change in past week % | 1.7% | -1.0% |