| Scrivener Dam | |
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| Impounds | Molonglo River |
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| Locale | Canberra, ACT, Australia |
| Length | 319 m |
| Height | 33 m |
| Construction began | September 1960 |
| Opening date | 1964 |
| Reservoir information | |
| Creates | Lake Burley Griffin |
| Capacity | 33,000,000 m³ |
| Surface area | 6.64 km² |
| Bridge information | |
| Carries | roadway, bicycle path |
| Geographical Data | |
| Coordinates | 35°17′59″S 149°04′20″E / 35.29972°S 149.07222°E |
Scrivener Dam is a concrete gravity dam in Canberra, Australia. It was completed in 1963 across the Molonglo River to create Lake Burley Griffin in the middle of Canberra. It was named in honour of the surveyor Charles Scrivener. The dam is located at 35°17′59″S 149°04′20″E / 35.29972°S 149.07222°ECoordinates: 35°17′59″S 149°04′20″E / 35.29972°S 149.07222°E. It was engineered to withstand a once-in-5,000 years flood.
External links
- Information about Scrivener Dam from the National Capital AuthorityPDF (148 KB)
- Lake Water Quality Updates includes current water level.
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