Historical Sites and Heritage Locations, Natural Attractions
At the time the Burrinjuck Dam was constructed it was ranked as one of the world's greatest.
Its sole purpose was to supply irrigation to the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. Building of the dam commenced in 1906, the first water was used in 1912 and the original dam was completed in 1927.
Work was carried out in 1994 to raise the wall a further 13.4 metres and bolt the wall down into its foundations, by two rows of post-tensioned steel cables.
In 2001, further work took place, to equip the dam to handle the largest possible flood - one that would be expected to occur, on average, only once in 100,000 years.
The area of stored water is 5,600 hectares. The catchment area is 12,900 square kilometres and the shoreline is 645 kilometres.
It is a water sports playground and fisherman's paradise.
Facilities include a picnic area and free electric barbecues.
At the time the Burrinjuck Dam was constructed it was ranked as one of the world's greatest.
