Joe Sippel Weir

Joe Sippel Weir is a weir located on Barambah Creek, west of Murgon, Queensland, Australia. It was constructed downstream of Bjelke-Petersen Dam to help provide water for the surrounding farms.[1] Construction on the stepped weir was completed in 1984.[2]

joe Sippel Weir
Location of joe Sippel Weir in Queensland
CountryAustralia
LocationMurgon, Queensland
Coordinates26°15′53.76″S 151°54′56.25″E
PurposeIrrigation, recreation
StatusOperational
Opening date1984 (1984)
Dam and spillways
Type of damConcrete weir
ImpoundsBarambah Creek
Height6.5 m (21 ft)

See also

References

  1. "Barker Barambah". Sun Water. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  2. "Joe Sippel Weir, Australia". IAHR Media. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
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