Egerton Dam

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Egerton Dam
File:Egerton Dam.jpg
Location Egerton, WEST
Status Operational
Construction began 1967
Opening date 1969
Owner(s) Water Corporation
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Rock-filled embankment
Impounds River Sabrina
Height 280 ft (85 m)
Length 3,130 ft (950 m)
Reservoir
Creates Lake Egerton
Total capacity 312,000 ML (11,000×10^6 cu ft)
Catchment area 770 sq mi (2,000 km2)
Surface area 2,600 acres (1,100 ha)
Max. water depth 240 ft (73 m)
Power station
Operator(s) Australis Electricity
Commission date 19 October 1970; 53 years ago (1970-10-19)
Type Conventional
Hydraulic head 210 ft (64 m)
Turbines 6 × 90 MW Francis turbines
Installed capacity 540 MW (720,000 hp)
Capacity factor 23.4%
Annual generation 11.075 GWh (39.87 TJ)
Location map
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The Egerton Dam is a hydro-electric dam located across the River Sabrina near the village of Egerton, WEST.