Lyell Dam - Lithgow, NSW
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S 33° 31.683 E 150° 04.850
56H E 228893 N 6286354
The 50 metre high concrete faced rockfill Lyell Dam was built across the Cox's River in 1982.
Waymark Code: WMKNE0
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 05/06/2014
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The impounded waters of Lake Lyell provide water for the town of Wallerawang & the Mount Piper Coal Fired Power Stations. Stage 2 of the dam was completed in 1995 increasing capacity to 34,500 megalitres. In 2002 an improved spillway, a Hydroplus Fusegate System, was installed to improve water flow.
The waymark co-ordinates will take you to the public viewing area where there are signs & diagrams to explain the workings of the dam. You drive over the dam wall but it is not possible nor legal to stop.
Waterway where the dam is located: Cox's River
Main use of the Water Dam: Other
Material used in the structure: embankment
Height of Dam: 50 metres
Date built: 01/01/1982
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: yes
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