Tinaroo Falls Dam

Tinaroo Falls Dam, located on the Barron River in Far North Queensland, Australia, is a mass-concrete gravity dam completed in 1958. It serves multiple purposes, including irrigation for the Mareeba-Dimbulah Irrigation Scheme, water supply, hydroelectricity generation, and recreation. The dam impounds Lake Tinaroo, a reservoir with a surface area of 3,500 hectares and a storage capacity of 438,900 megalitres. Visitors can enjoy activities such as boating, fishing, and camping, with facilities managed by the Tablelands Regional Council. Safety measures are in place, including exclusion zones around the dam wall and spillway, and a six-knot speed limit in certain areas to ensure public safety. Recent upgrades have enhanced recreational facilities, including the lookout and crest walkways, with completion expected by March 2025.