Overview

The Meander Dam will be constructed using the Roller Compacted Concrete method The dam will be 47 metres from bed of the river to top of crest.

Dimensions

The Meander Dam is 170 metres from abutment to abutment and 50 metres from upstream toe to downstream toe.

• The inundation area 364 ha in area.
• Gross storage capacity: 43 000 ML.
• Effective storage capacity: 41 000 ML.
• Irrigation water: 24 000 ML per annum.