How full is the Blowering Dam?
| Blowering Dam | |
|---|---|
| Total capacity | 1,628 gigalitres (5.75×1010 cu ft) |
| Catchment area | 1,606 square kilometres (620 sq mi) |
| Surface area | 44.6 square kilometres (17.2 sq mi) |
| Maximum water depth | 91 metres (299 ft) |
What fish do you catch in Blowering Dam?
Blowering Dam is stocked with Murray cod, golden perch (yellow belly) and silver perch. Brown and rainbow trout, redfin, catfish, river blackfish and Macquarie perch are also present. The dam and its tributaries are closed to trout fishing between the June and October long weekends.
Are there carp in Blowering Dam?
European carp are also available in Blowering. This introduced species originates from central Asia and can grow to impressive sizes. Carp will sometimes take a lure meant for a cod or yellowbelly but are most commonly caught on baits including worms, shrimps, corn kernels and bread.
Is there a town under Blowering Dam?
The houses in the township are now privately owned and used by anglers and skiers. Sadly the town’s past history is drowned under the Jounama Dam and the Blowering Dam.
Is Blowering Dam open?
Blowering dam open to visitors but reminded of access restrictions.
Can you swim in Blowering Dam?
The reservoir is a popular spot for all water sports, including skiing, jet skis, sailing, canoeing and swimming. Several boat ramps are available at camping grounds around the lake foreshore. The dam is stocked with Murray cod, golden perch and silver perch.
Is blowering Dam open?
Is blowering Dam man made?
Blowering Dam was built to store water released upstream for electricity generation in the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme and release it for agriculture in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. Construction of the dam began in 1964 and was completed in 1968.
What town is under blowering dam?
One time Snowy Mountains Authority construction town now a popular destination for skiers and anglers.
How much water does a blowering dam need?
Windamere Dam
| Storage (recorded date) | Blowering Dam Wed Jul 6 2022 | Toonumbar Dam Wed Jul 6 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Capacity (ML) | 1604010 | 10814 |
| Current Volume (ML) | 1554281 | 10946 |
| Percent Full % | 96.7 | 101.2 |
| Net Change in past week % | -0.7% | 0.3% |
Is Blowering Dam man made?