| Lake Awoonga | |
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  Lake Awoonga | |
| Location | Via Benaraby, Central Queensland |
| Coordinates | 24°04′31″S 151°18′29″E / 24.0753°S 151.308°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Boyne River |
| Primary outflows | Boyne River |
| Catchment area | 2,230 km2 (860 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Max. length | 658 m (2,159 ft) |
| Surface area | 6,750 ha (16,700 acres) |
| Water volume | 777,000 ML (630,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Surface elevation | 40 m (130 ft) AHD |
Lake Awoonga was formed on the Boyne River by the dam located 30 km (19 mi) from Gladstone, in Central Queensland, Australia. It is approximately 30 minutes drive from Gladstone, via Benaraby.
Lake Awoonga is the main water supply for the Gladstone region.[1] Its recreation areas and recreational fishery are provided free to locals and tourists by the Gladstone Area Water Board.[2]
- ^ Gladstone Area Water Board: Frequently Asked Questions Archived 2009-05-19 at the Library of Congress Web Archives
- ^ Attractions in the Gladstone Region Archived 2010-07-23 at the Wayback Machine