Cotter Dam

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The Cotter Dam is a concrete gravity and rockfill embankment dam across the Cotter River, located in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Both the dam and river are named after early settler in the area Garrett Cotter. The impounded Cotter Reservoir is a supply source of potable water for the city of Canberra and its environs. ()

Opened: 1970 (54 years ago)Length: 1083 ftHeight: 285 ftReservoir area: 1.1 mi²Coordinates: 35°19'4"S, 148°55'26"E

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Australian Capital TerritoryAustralia

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

Nearby attractions include: Mount Stromlo Observatory, Mount Stromlo.

4.7 miE
Astronomy and astrophysics research HQ
Mount Stromlo Observatory, Canberra
120 min walk • Mount Stromlo Observatory, a celestial gateway nestled in the city of Canberra, Australia, stands as a beacon of astronomical research and public education. Established in the early 20th century, this premier scientific institution has been at the forefront of space...
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Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Stromlo
134 min walk • Mount Stromlo is a mountain with an elevation of 770 metres AHD that is situated in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The mountain is most notable as the location of the Mount Stromlo Observatory. The mountain forms part of the catchment area of the Cotter River which in turn is the primary water supply for part of ACT.

Cotter Dam

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

Mount Stromlo Observatory, Canberra

Mount Stromlo