Baroon Pocket Dam

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lake_name = Lake Baroon
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location = 7 km North East of Maleny, Queensland
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type = reservoir
inflow = Obi Obi Creek
outflow = Obi Obi Creek
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basin_countries = Australia
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area = 400 ha
depth = 15 m
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volume = 60,000 ML
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Lake Baroon is formed by Baroon Pocket Dam, a dam constructed in 1988 on Obi Obi Creek. The reservoir has a surface area of 400 ha, an average depth of 15 metres and holds some 60 000 ML of water. Its primary use is for town water supply for Maroochy and Caloundra. It is situated 7 km NE of Maleny and 5 km SW of Montville.

Fishing

* [http://www.sweetwaterfishing.com.au/baroon.htm Baroon Pocket Dam Fishing Information]

A "Council permit" is required to fish in the dam [ [http://www2.dpi.qld.gov.au/fishweb/1339.html Fishing in Queensland dams? You may need a permit.] ] .

…A council permit is required to use an electric outboard motor.=External links=

* [http://www.pictureaustralia.org/apps/pictureaustralia?action=PASearch&mode=subject&complete1=true&attribute1=subject&term1=Baroon+Pocket+Dam Pictures- National Library of Australia]

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