Khancoban Dam - Khancoban, NSW, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member GT.US
S 36° 13.212 E 148° 06.582
55H E 599737 N 5991056
The Khancoban Dam is the last stop in the Snowy Hydro power system.
Waymark Code: WMBHZN
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 05/24/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member lenron
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Water is Dammed at the top of the mountain, and then passes through two separate power plants on the way down. At the bottom, the Khancoban Dam controls the flow of the water out of the system.
Waterway where the dam is located: Swampy Plain River

Main use of the Water Dam: Flood Control

Material used in the structure: embankment

Height of Dam: 18.3 meters

Date built: 03/01/1966

Fishing Allowed: yes

Motor Sports Allowed: Not Listed
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