Leslie Dam

Leslie Dam
Leslie Dam
Location11km west of Warwick
Coordinates28°13′02″S 151°55′06″E / 28.21722°S 151.91833°E / -28.21722; 151.91833
TypeReservoir
Primary outflowsSandy Creek
Catchment area603 km2 (233 sq mi)
Basin countriesAustralia
Surface area1,288 ha (3,180 acres)
Max. depth28.9 m (95 ft)
Water volume106,250 ML (86,140 acre⋅ft)
Surface elevation472.4 m (1,550 ft)
References

Leslie Dam is a dam in the locality of the same name Leslie Dam, Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. It impounds Sandy Creek, a tributary of the Condamine River, to create Lake Leslie (28°14′12″S 151°54′22″E / 28.2367°S 151.9061°E / -28.2367; 151.9061 (Lake Leslie)). It is 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Warwick town centre. It was built for water storage and not for flood mitigation. Freshwater fishing and water sports facilities are available.