Warren Dam
Dam and reservoir in Adelaide, South Australia
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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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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
Construction of the dam wall, in c. 1915
The dam in 1918
The reservoir in 1929
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