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Longest Dam in Australia
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Value: 8,670 meters
Ross River Dam
Dam in Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Ross River Dam is a dam located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length, to help users compare it with other dams in Australia.
Page overview
- Country
- Australia
- State
- Queensland
- City
- Townsville
- Category
- infrastructure
- Type
- Dam
Ranking highlights
See how this dam performs across different ranking categories in Australia.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Capacity | 233,187,000 m³ | Total water storage capacity of the dam's reservoir. |
| Dam Height | 34.4 meters | Vertical height of the dam structure from its foundation to its crest. |
| Dam Length | 8,670 meters | Total horizontal length of the dam structure across the river or valley. |
| Completion Year | 1,971 year | Year when the dam was completed or officially opened. |
| Reservoir Surface Area | 82 km² | Total surface area covered by the reservoir at full capacity. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Ross River Dam is located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this dam.
- City
- Townsville
- State
- Queensland
- Country
- Australia
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How this dam is compared
This dam is compared with other dams in Australia using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Ross River Dam performs across different comparison categories, such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Ross River Dam details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ross River Dam located?
Ross River Dam is located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
What is Ross River Dam known for on LocoDeck?
Ross River Dam is listed as a dam in Australia. This page highlights key metrics such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length to help compare it with other dams.
How is Ross River Dam compared with other dams?
Ross River Dam is compared using the ranking metrics available for dams in Australia. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.