Tooma Dam
{{Use Australian English|date=May 2013}}{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}}
{{Infobox dam
| name = Tooma Dam
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| image = Tooma Reservoir aerial.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| image_caption = Aerial view over Tooma Dam and Reservoir, 2009.
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| location_map = New South Wales
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| location_map_caption = Location of Tooma Dam in
New South Wales
| coordinates = {{coord|36|03|03.4|S|148|16|30.5|E|type:landmark_region:AU-NSW|display=inline,title}}
| country = Australia
| location = Snowy Mountains, New South Wales
| status = O
| construction_began =
| opening = 1961
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| owner = Snowy Hydro
| dam_type = E
| dam_height = {{Convert|67|m}}
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| dam_length = {{Convert|305|m}}
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| dam_volume = {{Convert|1111000|m3}}
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| dam_crosses = Tooma River
| spillway_count = 1
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| spillway_capacity = {{convert|1246|m3/s}}
| res_name = Tooma Reservoir
| res_capacity_total = {{Convert|28124|ML}}
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| res_surface = {{convert|180|ha}}
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Tooma Dam is a major ungated earthen embankment dam across the Tooma River in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. The dam's main purpose is for the generation of hydro-power and is one of the sixteen major dams that comprise the Snowy Mountains Scheme, a vast hydroelectricity and irrigation complex constructed in south-east Australia between 1949 and 1974 and now run by Snowy Hydro.
The impounded reservoir is called the Tooma Reservoir.
Location and features
Completed by Theiss Brothers in 1961,{{cite web|url=http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/thiess-sir-leslie-charles-les-17797|title=Thiess, Sir Leslie Charles (Les) (1909–1992)|publisher=Australian Dictionary of Biography|access-date=3 January 2019}} Tooma Dam is a major dam, located near the village of Tooma and approximately {{convert|21|km}} from the town of Khancoban. The dam was constructed by Societe Dumez based on engineering plans developed under contract by the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Authority. Construction of the dam did not flood any towns or villages as it did in at Talbingo
The dam wall comprising {{convert|111100|m3}} of concrete is {{Convert|67|m}} high and {{Convert|305|m}} long. At 100% capacity the dam wall holds back {{convert|28124|ML}} of water. The surface area of Tooma Reservoir is {{convert|180|ha}} and the catchment area is {{convert|152|km2}}. The spillway is capable of discharging {{convert|1246|m3/s}}.{{cite web|url=http://www.ancold.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Dams-Australia-2010-v1-for-website.xls|format=Excel (requires download)|title=Register of Large Dams in Australia|publisher=The Australian National Committee on Large Dams Incorporated|year=2010|access-date=9 May 2013|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=dead}}{{cite web|title=Dams|url=http://www.snowyhydro.com.au/energy/hydro/dams/|work=Snowy Mountains Scheme|publisher=Snowy Hydro|access-date=9 May 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130503080615/http://www.snowyhydro.com.au/energy/hydro/dams/|archive-date=3 May 2013}}
Recreation
Tooma Reservoir is a popular alpine fishing location; and holds both Brown and Rainbow trout. Camping is permitted in the Clover Flat Camping area. Campers are encouraged to carry their own water supplies.{{cite web|url=http://www.snowymountainsfishing.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=9|title=Tooma Reservoir|work=Snowy Mountains Fishing |access-date=9 May 2013}}
See also
{{stack|{{Portal|New South Wales|Water|Renewable energy}}}}
References
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External links
- {{cite book|url=http://www.water.nsw.gov.au/ArticleDocuments/34/water_environment_snowy_report_snowy_flow_expert_panel_report.pdf.aspx|date=May 2009|publisher=NSW Department of Water and Energy|isbn=978-0-7347-5656-5|title=Expert panel environmental flow assessment of various rivers affected by the Snowy Mountains Scheme|author1=Bevitt, R.|author2=Erskine, W.|author3=Gillespie, G.|author4=Harriss, J.|author5=Lake, P.|author6=Miners, B.|author7=Varley, I.}}
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Category:Snowy Mountains Scheme
Category:Hydroelectric power stations in New South Wales
Category:Dams in New South Wales