Eungella Dam, Queensland

Eungella Dam is a locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Eungella Dam had a population of 12 people.[1]

For the dam, see Eungella Dam.

Eungella Dam
Queensland
Eungella Dam
Coordinates21.1769°S 148.3908°E / -21.1769; 148.3908
Population12 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.0292/km2 (0.076/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4757
Area410.3 km2 (158.4 sq mi)
LGA(s)Mackay Region
State electorate(s)
Federal Division(s)Capricornia
Suburbs around Eungella Dam:
Eungella Hinterland Eungella Hinterland Dalrymple Heights
Turrawulla Eungella Dam Eungella
Hail Creek Mount Britton Crediton

Geography

The terrain is undeveloped mountains with elevations ranging from 300 to 950 metres (980 to 3,120 ft) with one named peak Mount Tooth 700 metres (2,300 ft).[3]

The Eungella Dam is in the centre of the locality at elevation 550 metres (1,800 ft). It creates Lake Eungella. It receives inflows from Broken River and other creeks.[3]

The land to the west of the dam is protected as Crediton Forest Reserve and Crediton State Forest.[3]

History

The locality takes its name from the dam, which in turn takes its name from the town and pastoral run name, which in turn was named in July 1876 by explorer Ernest Favenc in July 1876. It is believed to be an Aboriginal word, meaning land of cloud.[2]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Eungella Dam (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Eungella Dam - locality in Mackay Region (entry 46783)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  3. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 23 April 2019.


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