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The '''Lake Manchester Dam''' is a [[concrete]] [[gravity dam|gravity]] [[dam]] with an [[Spillway#Types|un-gated spillway]] across the Cabbage Tree Creek that is located in the [[South East Queensland|South East]] region of [[Queensland]], [[Australia]]. The main purpose of the dam is for [[Potable water|potable]] [[water supply]] of [[Brisbane, Queensland|Brisbane]].<ref name=ancold>{{cite web|url=http://www.ancold.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Dams-Australia-2010-v1-for-website.xls|format=[[Microsoft Excel|Excel]] (requires download)|title=Register of Large Dams in Australia|publisher=[[Australian National Committee on Large Dams]]|year=2010|accessdate=4 July 2014|work=Dams information}}</ref><ref name="qlddams"/> The impounded [[reservoir]] is called '''Lake Manchester'''.
'''Lake Manchester Dam''' is a [[concrete]] [[gravity dam|gravity]] [[dam]] with an [[Spillway#Types|un-gated spillway]] across Cabbage Tree Creek. It is also known as '''Cabbage Tree Creek Dam'''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite QPN|20760|Lake Manchester|reservoir in the City of Brisbane|access-date=4 February 2022}}</ref> It is in the [[Suburbs and localities (Australia)|locality]] of [[Lake Manchester, Queensland|Lake Manchester]], [[City of Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], Australia.<ref name="globe">{{Queensland Globe|access-date=4 February 2022}}</ref> The main purpose of the dam is for [[Potable water|potable]] [[water supply]] of [[Brisbane, Queensland|Brisbane]].<ref name=ancold>{{cite web|url=http://www.ancold.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Dams-Australia-2010-v1-for-website.xls|format=[[Microsoft Excel|Excel]] (requires download)|title=Register of Large Dams in Australia|publisher=[[Australian National Committee on Large Dams]]|year=2010|access-date=4 July 2014|work=Dams information|archive-date=12 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212120804/http://www.ancold.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Dams-Australia-2010-v1-for-website.xls|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="qlddams"/> The impounded [[reservoir]] is called '''Lake Manchester'''.<ref name=":0" />


==Location and features==
==Location and features==
The dam is located in the area surrounding the [[Lake Manchester, Queensland|suburb]] of the same name, approximately {{convert|15|km}} north of {{QLDcity|Ipswich}}. The primary inflow of the reservoir is the Cabbage Tree Creek, not far above its confluence with the [[Brisbane River]].<ref name="qlddams">{{cite book|title=Queensland Dams|last=Harrison|first=Rod |authorlink= |author2=James, Ernie|author3=Sully, Chris|author4=Classon, Bill|author5=Eckermann, Joy|year=2008 |publisher=Australian Fishing Network|location={{VICcity|Bayswater}}, [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]]|isbn=978-1-86513-134-4|pages= }}</ref> Its original purpose was to supplement supplies when the flow of the Brisbane River was low. Today it is one of a number of dams connected to the [[South East Queensland Water Grid]].
The dam is located in the area surrounding the [[Lake Manchester, Queensland|suburb]] of the same name, approximately {{convert|15|km}} north of {{QLDcity|Ipswich}}. The primary inflow of the reservoir is Cabbage Tree Creek, not far above its confluence with the [[Brisbane River]] to the south-west of the dam ({{Coord|-27.5008|152.7359|type:river_region:AU-QLD|name=Cabbage Tree Creek (mouth)}}).<ref name="qlddams">{{cite book|title=Queensland Dams|last=Harrison|first=Rod |author2=James, Ernie|author3=Sully, Chris|author4=Classon, Bill|author5=Eckermann, Joy|year=2008 |publisher=Australian Fishing Network|location={{VICcity|Bayswater}}, [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]]|isbn=978-1-86513-134-4}}</ref> Its original purpose was to supplement supplies when the flow of the Brisbane River was low. Today it is one of a number of dams connected to the [[South East Queensland Water Grid]].


The concrete dam structure is {{convert|38|m}} high and {{convert|227|m}} long. The {{convert|45|e3m3|adj=on}} dam wall holds back the {{convert|26000|ML|impgal USgal|adj=on}} reservoir when at full capacity. From a [[drainage basin|catchment area]] of {{convert|74|km2}} that includes much of the western slopes of the [[D'Aguilar Range]], the dam creates Lake Manchester, with a surface area of {{convert|318|ha}}. The uncontrolled un-gated spillway has a discharge capacity of {{convert|450|m3/s}}.<ref name=ancold/> Initially managed by the Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, and then the [[Brisbane City Council]], management of the dam was transferred to [[Seqwater]] in July 2008.
The concrete dam structure is {{convert|43.8|m}} high and {{convert|188|m}} long. The {{convert|45|e3m3|adj=on}} dam wall holds back the {{convert|26217|ML|impgal USgal|adj=on}} reservoir when at full capacity. From a [[drainage basin|catchment area]] of {{convert|74|km2}} that includes much of the western slopes of the [[D'Aguilar Range]], the dam creates Lake Manchester, with a surface area of {{convert|264|ha}}. The uncontrolled un-gated spillway has a discharge capacity of {{convert|450|m3/s}}.<ref name=ancold/> Initially managed by the Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, and then the [[Brisbane City Council]], management of the dam was transferred to [[Seqwater]] in July 2008.


===History===
===History===
The [[Enoggera Dam]], the [[Gold Creek Dam]] and the [[Mount Crosby Weir]] were built to supply water to Brisbane but could not meet growing demand. A site {{convert|2.8|km}} upstream from the creek's confluence with the Brisbane River was selected as this was the next catchment to the west in the [[D'Aguilar Range]]. The designer was Allan Hazen, an American [[civil engineer|engineer]].<ref name="bbd"/> Construction of the Lake Manchester Dam commenced in 1912 and when it was completed in 1916,<ref name="bbc"/><ref name="iwpdc"/> it was the fourth{{endash}}oldest dam in Queensland<ref name=ancold/> and was originally called the Cabbage Tree Creek Dam.<ref name="bbd"/> The dam was renamed in 1916 in honour of E. J. T. Manchester, the president of the Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.<ref name="bbd">{{cite book |title=Brisbane's Back Door: The story of the D'Aguilar Range |last=Horton |first=Helen |year=1988 |publisher=Boolarong Publications |location=Bowen Hills, Queensland |isbn=0-86439-036-X |pages=79 }}</ref> In 1924 the elevation of the bywash was raised which added to the dams capacity.<ref name="bbd"/>
The [[Enoggera Dam]], the [[Gold Creek Dam]] and the [[Mount Crosby Weir]] were built to supply water to Brisbane but could not meet growing demand. A site {{convert|2.8|km}} upstream from the creek's confluence with the Brisbane River was selected as this was the next catchment to the west in the [[D'Aguilar Range]]. The designer was Allan Hazen, an American [[civil engineer|engineer]].<ref name="bbd"/> Construction of the Lake Manchester Dam commenced in 1912 and when it was completed in 1916,<ref name="bbc"/><ref name="iwpdc"/> it was the fourth{{endash}}oldest dam in Queensland<ref name=ancold/> and was originally called the Cabbage Tree Creek Dam.<ref name="bbd"/> The dam was renamed in 1916 in honour of E. J. T. Manchester, the president of the Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.<ref name="bbd">{{cite book |title=Brisbane's Back Door: The story of the D'Aguilar Range |last=Horton |first=Helen |year=1988 |publisher=Boolarong Publications |location=Bowen Hills, Queensland |isbn=0-86439-036-X |pages=79 }}</ref> In 1924 the elevation of the bywash was raised which added to the dam's capacity.<ref name="bbd"/>


In October 2005 the dam was reactivated as [[Drought in Australia|drought]] reduced the region's water supply to a critical point.<ref name="bbc"/> The same year a report claimed that due to leaks and cracks the structure could break in a severe rain storm event.<ref name="iwpdc">{{cite web |url=http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/story.asp?sectioncode=130&storyCode=2033300 |title=Lake Manchester leaks a risk |author= |accessdate=6 October 2009 |date=21 December 2005 |work=International Water Power and Dam Construction |publisher=Global Trade Media }}</ref> In 2007 the dam's capacity was again raised and connection to the regional water grid was re-established. The Lake Manchester Dam Flood Security Upgrade was a [[Brisbane City Council]] project to ensure that the dam met the [[Australian National Committee on Large Dams]] (ANCOLD) guidelines for large dams.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web|url=http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE::pc=PC_2462 |title=Lake Manchester Dam Flood Security Upgrade |accessdate=2009-10-06 |publisher=[[Brisbane City Council]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090923084433/http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC%3ABASE%3A%3Apc%3DPC_2462 |archivedate=23 September 2009 |df= }}</ref> The project involved strengthening and raising the dam wall for flood security purposes. Work began in early 2007<ref name="bbc"/> and was completed in 2008.<ref name="seqwater"/>
In October 2005 the dam was reactivated as [[Drought in Australia|drought]] reduced the region's water supply to a critical point.<ref name="bbc"/> The same year a report claimed that due to leaks and cracks the structure could break in a severe rain storm event.<ref name="iwpdc">{{cite web |url=http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/story.asp?sectioncode=130&storyCode=2033300 |title=Lake Manchester leaks a risk |access-date=6 October 2009 |date=21 December 2005 |work=International Water Power and Dam Construction |publisher=Global Trade Media |archive-date=14 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614050758/http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/story.asp?sectioncode=130&storyCode=2033300 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2007 the dam's capacity was again raised and connection to the regional water grid was re-established. The Lake Manchester Dam Flood Security Upgrade was a [[Brisbane City Council]] project to ensure that the dam met the [[Australian National Committee on Large Dams]] (ANCOLD) guidelines for large dams.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web|url=http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE::pc=PC_2462 |title=Lake Manchester Dam Flood Security Upgrade |access-date=2009-10-06 |publisher=[[Brisbane City Council]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090923084433/http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC%3ABASE%3A%3Apc%3DPC_2462 |archive-date=23 September 2009 }}</ref> The project involved strengthening and raising the dam wall for flood security purposes. Work began in early 2007<ref name="bbc"/> and was completed in 2008.<ref name="seqwater"/>


==Recreational==
==Recreational==

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Lake Manchester Dam
Lake Manchester Dam is located in Queensland
Lake Manchester Dam
Location of the Lake Manchester Dam
in Queensland
CountryAustralia
LocationSouth East Queensland
Coordinates27°29′17″S 152°45′5″E / 27.48806°S 152.75139°E / -27.48806; 152.75139
Purpose
StatusOperational
Construction began1912 (1912)
Opening date
  • 1916 (1916)
  • 2008 (2008) (upgrade)
Operator(s)SEQ Water
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity dam
ImpoundsCabbage Tree Creek
Height43.8 m (144 ft)[1]
Length188 m (617 ft)[1]
Dam volume45×10^3 m3 (1.6×10^6 cu ft)[1]
Spillway typeUncontrolled
Spillway capacity450 m3/s (16,000 cu ft/s)[1]
Reservoir
CreatesLake Manchester
Total capacity26,217 ML (5.767×109 imp gal; 6.926×109 US gal)[2][3]
Catchment area74 km2 (29 sq mi)[1][2]
Surface area264 ha (650 acres)[2][3]
Website
www.seqwater.com.au

Lake Manchester Dam is a concrete gravity dam with an un-gated spillway across Cabbage Tree Creek. It is also known as Cabbage Tree Creek Dam.[4] It is in the locality of Lake Manchester, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[5] The main purpose of the dam is for potable water supply of Brisbane.[1][3] The impounded reservoir is called Lake Manchester.[4]

Location and features

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The dam is located in the area surrounding the suburb of the same name, approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north of Ipswich. The primary inflow of the reservoir is Cabbage Tree Creek, not far above its confluence with the Brisbane River to the south-west of the dam (27°30′03″S 152°44′09″E / 27.5008°S 152.7359°E / -27.5008; 152.7359 (Cabbage Tree Creek (mouth))).[3] Its original purpose was to supplement supplies when the flow of the Brisbane River was low. Today it is one of a number of dams connected to the South East Queensland Water Grid.

The concrete dam structure is 43.8 metres (144 ft) high and 188 metres (617 ft) long. The 45-thousand-cubic-metre (1.6×10^6 cu ft) dam wall holds back the 26,217-megalitre (5.767×109 imp gal; 6.926×109 US gal) reservoir when at full capacity. From a catchment area of 74 square kilometres (29 sq mi) that includes much of the western slopes of the D'Aguilar Range, the dam creates Lake Manchester, with a surface area of 264 hectares (650 acres). The uncontrolled un-gated spillway has a discharge capacity of 450 cubic metres per second (16,000 cu ft/s).[1] Initially managed by the Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, and then the Brisbane City Council, management of the dam was transferred to Seqwater in July 2008.

History

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The Enoggera Dam, the Gold Creek Dam and the Mount Crosby Weir were built to supply water to Brisbane but could not meet growing demand. A site 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) upstream from the creek's confluence with the Brisbane River was selected as this was the next catchment to the west in the D'Aguilar Range. The designer was Allan Hazen, an American engineer.[6] Construction of the Lake Manchester Dam commenced in 1912 and when it was completed in 1916,[7][8] it was the fourth–oldest dam in Queensland[1] and was originally called the Cabbage Tree Creek Dam.[6] The dam was renamed in 1916 in honour of E. J. T. Manchester, the president of the Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.[6] In 1924 the elevation of the bywash was raised which added to the dam's capacity.[6]

In October 2005 the dam was reactivated as drought reduced the region's water supply to a critical point.[7] The same year a report claimed that due to leaks and cracks the structure could break in a severe rain storm event.[8] In 2007 the dam's capacity was again raised and connection to the regional water grid was re-established. The Lake Manchester Dam Flood Security Upgrade was a Brisbane City Council project to ensure that the dam met the Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD) guidelines for large dams.[7] The project involved strengthening and raising the dam wall for flood security purposes. Work began in early 2007[7] and was completed in 2008.[2]

Recreational

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Recreational activities which are permitted around the dam include barbecuing, camping, horse riding, mountain biking, picnicking and bushwalking.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Register of Large Dams in Australia" (Excel (requires download)). Dams information. Australian National Committee on Large Dams. 2010. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Lake Manchester Dam". Water supply: Dams and weirs. Seqwater. 2014. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d Harrison, Rod; James, Ernie; Sully, Chris; Classon, Bill; Eckermann, Joy (2008). Queensland Dams. Bayswater, Victoria: Australian Fishing Network. ISBN 978-1-86513-134-4.
  4. ^ a b "Lake Manchester – reservoir in the City of Brisbane (entry 20760)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  6. ^ a b c d Horton, Helen (1988). Brisbane's Back Door: The story of the D'Aguilar Range. Bowen Hills, Queensland: Boolarong Publications. p. 79. ISBN 0-86439-036-X.
  7. ^ a b c d "Lake Manchester Dam Flood Security Upgrade". Brisbane City Council. Archived from the original on 23 September 2009. Retrieved 6 October 2009.
  8. ^ a b "Lake Manchester leaks a risk". International Water Power and Dam Construction. Global Trade Media. 21 December 2005. Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 6 October 2009.
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