Grahamstown Dam

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Grahamstown Dam is a major off-stream earthfill Embankment dam with a controlled labyrinth spillway and baffle chute that stores water from the Williams River. The dam is located north of Newcastle and within the Port Stephens Council local government area in the Lower Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. The dam's main purpose is water supply; it provides about 40 per cent of the potable water for the Hunter region; and is the Hunter's largest drinking water supply dam. ()

Opened: 1969 (56 years ago)Length: 2.98 miHeight: 39 ftReservoir area: 9.5 mi²Elevation: 26 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°44'23"S, 151°48'40"E

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New South WalesAustralia

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Grahamstown Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fighter World, Raymond Terrace, Medowie.

4.9 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Fighter World
126 min walk • Fighter World, nestled near the entrance to RAAF Base Williamtown in New South Wales, Australia, stands as a tribute to the nation's air combat heritage. This aviation museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of fighter aircraft operations in the...
4.2 miW
Town
Raymond Terrace
108 min walk • One of the main attractions in Raymond Terrace is the Glenrock State Conservation Area, a sprawling natural reserve that is perfect for hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking. The area is home to lush forests, cascading waterfalls, and an abundance of native wildlife...
3.3 miE
Town
Medowie
85 min walk • Medowie is a suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located approximately 34 km by road north of Newcastle, not far from RAAF Base Williamtown and is home to many of the personnel stationed there.