Gordon Dam, Gordon River

Background

This 140 m high concrete arch dam was completed in 1974. it is the highest arch dam in Australia and Lake Gordon is the largest storage in Australia (12.4 million ml).

The use of double-curvature enabled the dam’s concrete volume to be reduced to 15,400 cubic metres. The dam is a tourist attraction and is associated with the construction of the first road and the first village in southwest Tasmania, and with the controversy over flooding Lake Pedder.

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Construction photo
Source: Don Chisholm-Smith collection

Construction photo
Source: Don Chisholm-Smith collection

Construction photo
Source: Don Chisholm-Smith collection

Engineering Heritage Recognition Program

Marker Type	National Engineering Landmark (NEL)
Award Date	March 2001
Nomination Document	Nomination document