The Kroombit Dam is a roller compacted concrete dam, built to replenish the groundwater supply to the Callide Irrigation area. The dam has a maximum height of 25m and used 275,000m³ of zoned earthfill and 100,000m³ of RCC and conventional concrete.

Kroombit Dam
Kroombit Dam is located in Queensland
Kroombit Dam
Kroombit Dam
Location26km East of Biloela, Queensland
Coordinates24°25′00″S 150°46′26″E / 24.4166°S 150.774°E / -24.4166; 150.774
Typereservoir
Basin countriesAustralia
Surface area100 ha (250 acres)
Max. depth18.6 m (61 ft)
Water volume14,600 ML (11,800 acre⋅ft)[1]
Surface elevation265.8 m (872 ft)
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SunWater is undertaking a dam spillway capacity upgrade program to ensure the highest level of safety for our dams is maintained. The spillway will be upgraded in the longer term.[2]

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