Kidston Dam
Kidston Dam also known as Copperfield Dam is a dam in Lyndhurst, Shire of Etheridge, Queensland, Australia. It is approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) north of Hughenden and was built for the Kidston Gold Mine. The mine closed July 2001. The lake created by the dam has a capacity of 20,600 megalitres (730×106 cu ft).
| Kidston Dam | |
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Kidston Dam | |
| Location | Lyndhurst, Shire of Etheridge, Queensland, Australia |
| Coordinates | 19.0354°S 144.1235°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary outflows | Copperfield River |
| Catchment area | 1,233 km2 (476 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Water volume | 20,600 ML (730×106 cu ft) |
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