Warren Dam
| Warren Dam | |
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View across the reservoir in 2014 | |
Warren Dam Location of the dam in South Australia | |
Interactive map of Warren Dam | |
| Country | Australia |
| Location | Adelaide Plains, South Australia |
| Coordinates | 34°42′8″S 138°55′30″E / 34.70222°S 138.92500°E |
| Purpose | Water supply |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 1914 |
| Opening date | 1916 |
| Owner | Government of South Australia |
| Operator | SA Water |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Gravity dam |
| Impounds | South Para River |
| Height (foundation) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Length | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Dam volume | 10×103 m3 (350×103 cu ft) |
| Spillway type | Uncontrolled |
| Spillway capacity | 119 m3/s (4,200 cu ft/s) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Warren Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 4,790 ML (169×106 cu ft) |
| Catchment area | 119 km2 (46 sq mi) |
| Surface area | 105 ha (260 acres) |
| Normal elevation | 387 m (1,270 ft) AHD |
The Warren Dam is a gravity dam across the South Para River, located south of Williamstown and north of Birdwood, on the north-eastern outskirts of Adelaide, in South Australia. Completed in 1916, the resultant reservoir, the Warren Reservoir, was established to supply potable water for Adelaide's northern suburbs.
Overview
The dam was built between 1914 and 1916, during World War I.[1] The concrete dam wall is 24 metres (79 ft) high and 150 metres (490 ft) long. When full, the reservoir has capacity of 4,790 megalitres (3,880 acre⋅ft) and covers 105 hectares (260 acres), drawn from a catchment area of 119 square kilometres (46 sq mi). The uncontrolled spillway has a flow capacity of 119 cubic metres per second (4,200 cu ft/s).[2]
The reservoir and its surrounding grounds features various trails and recreational activities.[3]
Gallery
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Construction of the dam wall, in c. 1915
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The dam in 1918
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The reservoir in 1929
See also
References
- ^ "Warren Reservoir". SA Water. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- ^ "Register of Large Dams Australia-2015" (Excel. Requires download. Row 533). ANCOLD. January 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ^ "Warren". Reservoir reserves. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
External links
Media related to Warren Reservoir at Wikimedia Commons