The Southedge Dam, also known as the Lake Mitchell Dam, is an earth filled embankment dam across the Mitchell River located in Southedge, Shire of Mareeba in Far North Queensland, Australia. Opened in 1987 as an ornamental lake, the impoundment created by the dam is called Lake Mitchell and at full supply level has an active capacity of .
Location and features
Commenced in 1986 and opened a year later, the Southedge Dam wall consists of an earth-fill embankment in length and high. The reservoir has a catchment area of . The reservoir has a total capacity of of water; and covers an area of .MITCHELL RIVER (QLD)- Assessment Southedge Dam has remained unused since it was opened in 1987;Mitchell, draft water resource plan constructed and owned by Southedge Pastoral Company.WATER REGULATION 2002 - SCHEDULE 12 Queensland Environment Groups’ Submission
When the dam spills over, it flows into the Mitchell River.
See also
List of dams and reservoirs in Queensland Quaid Road
References
External links Photo on Flickr