Maroon Dam

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title: "Maroon Dam" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["reservoirs-in-queensland", "dams-completed-in-1973", "logan-river", "scenic-rim-region", "dams-in-queensland", "embankment-dams", "rock-filled-dams", "earth-filled-dams", "great-dividing-range", "beaudesert,-queensland", "1973-establishments-in-australia"] topic_path: "geography/australia" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maroon_Dam" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

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Field	Value
name	Maroon Dam
image	Lake Maroon.JPG
image_size	250
image_caption	View west across lake from crest of dam wall, 2010
location_map	Queensland
location_map_caption	Location of the Maroon Dam
in Queensland
coordinates
country	Australia
location	South East Queensland
purpose	Irrigation
status	O
construction_began
opening
operator	SEQ Water
dam_type	E
dam_height	46.3 m
dam_length	451 m
dam_volume	1620 e3m3
dam_crosses	Burnett Creek
spillway_type	Uncontrolled
spillway_capacity	567 m3/s
res_capacity_total	44300 ML
res_capacity_active	37100 ML
res_catchment	160 km2
res_surface	310 ha
res_elevation	217.5 m
res_max_depth	33.6 m
website
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| name = Maroon Dam | name_official = | image = Lake Maroon.JPG | image_size = 250 | image_caption = View west across lake from crest of dam wall, 2010 | image_alt = | location_map = Queensland | location_map_size = | location_map_caption = Location of the Maroon Dam in Queensland | coordinates = | country = Australia | location = South East Queensland | purpose = Irrigation | status = O | construction_began = | opening = | demolished = | cost = | operator = SEQ Water | dam_type = E | dam_height = 46.3 m | dam_height_thalweg = | dam_height_foundation= | dam_length = 451 m | dam_width_crest = | dam_width_base = | dam_volume = 1620 e3m3 | dam_elevation_crest = | dam_crosses = Burnett Creek | spillway_count = | spillway_type = Uncontrolled | spillway_capacity = 567 m3/s | res_name = | res_capacity_total = 44300 ML | res_capacity_active = 37100 ML | res_capacity_inactive= | res_catchment = 160 km2 | res_surface = 310 ha | res_elevation = 217.5 m | res_max_depth = 33.6 m | res_max_length = | res_max_width = | website = The Maroon Dam is a rock and earth-fill embankment dam with an un-gated spillway across the Burnett Creek that is located in the South East region of Queensland, Australia. The main purpose of the dam is for irrigation of the Scenic Rim Regional Council region. The impounded reservoir is also called Maroon Dam.

Location and features

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The dam is located 64 km southwest of Beaudesert. The primary inflow of the reservoir is Burnett Creek, a tributary of Logan River.

Construction of the dam commenced in 1969 and was completed in 1973. The rock and earthfill dam structure is 46.3 m high and 451 m long. The 1620 e3m3 dam wall holds back the 44300 ML reservoir when at full capacity. The dam has a clearance of 10.4 m above full supply level for flood mitigation purposes. This allows for a full operating level at 37100 ML. From a catchment area of 160 km2 that lies within the Scenic Rim at the foot of the McPherson Range, the dam creates an unnamed reservoir, with a surface area of 310 ha. The uncontrolled un-gated spillway has a discharge capacity of 567 m3/s, and is situated 43.9 m above the original stream bed. Initially managed by the SunWater, management of the dam was transferred to Seqwater in July 2008.

The reservoir was officially opened on 16 July 1975 by Neville Hewitt, the Queensland Minister for Water Resources. The reservoir contains some areas of standing timber in its upper reaches. It is generally shallow with extensive weedbeds. Drought in February 2003 reduced water levels in the dam to 12%. It was at 18% capacity in November 2003.

Recreation

Camping is not permitted on the dam's property. Private accommodation is available near the dam.

Fishing and water skiing are popular activities for visitors to the waters held back by the dam. There is a single concrete boat ramp and no restrictions on boat numbers.

The dam is stocked with silver perch, golden perch and bass. Additionally spangled perch are present. The Maroon Moogerah Fish Management Association is the local fish stocking group. A stocked impoundment permit is required to fish in the dam.

References

References

1. (2014). "Maroon Dam". [[Seqwater]].
2. "Logan River Water Supply Scheme". [[SunWater]].
3. (2010). "Register of Large Dams in Australia". [[Australian National Committee on Large Dams]].
4. Dull, Rebecca. (29 November 2005). "Falls make small impact on dam levels". [[The Queensland Times]].
5. (24 February 2003). "SES works to fix retaining walls". [[ABC News (Australia).
6. (14 November 2003). "Drought drying up Beaudesert water supply". [[ABC News (Australia).
7. (2008). "Queensland Dams". Australian Fishing Network.
8. (5 February 2013). "Do I need a permit to go fishing in a dam?". [[Queensland Government]].

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