Eungella Dam is a locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Eungella Dam had a population of 12 people.[1]

Eungella Dam Queensland
Eungella Dam
Coordinates	21.1769°S 148.3908°E / -21.1769; 148.3908
Population	12 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	0.0292/km2 (0.076/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4757
Area	410.3 km2 (158.4 sq mi)
LGA(s)	Mackay Region
State electorate(s)	Mirani Burdekin
Federal division(s)	Capricornia
Suburbs around Eungella Dam: Eungella Hinterland Eungella Hinterland Dalrymple Heights Turrawulla Eungella Dam Eungella Hail Creek Mount Britton Crediton

Geography

The terrain is undeveloped mountains with elevations ranging from 300 to 950 metres (980 to 3,120 ft) with one named peak Mount Tooth 700 metres (2,300 ft).[3]

The Eungella Dam is in the centre of the locality at elevation 550 metres (1,800 ft). It creates Lake Eungella. It receives inflows from Broken River and other creeks.[3]

The land to the west of the dam is protected as Crediton Forest Reserve and Crediton State Forest.[3]

History

The locality takes its name from the dam, which in turn takes its name from the town and pastoral run name, which in turn was named in July 1876 by explorer Ernest Favenc in July 1876. It is believed to be an Aboriginal word, meaning land of cloud.[2]

References

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