East Leichhardt Dam

East Leichhardt Dam is correctly identified as Lake Mary Kathleen, Queensland. The dam is located 25 km east of Mount Isa, Queensland, and 9 km south of the Barkly Highway.

East Leichhardt Dam
East Leichhardt Dam
Location25km East of Mount Isa, Queensland
Coordinates20.7806°S 139.783°E / -20.7806; 139.783
Typereservoir
Basin countriesAustralia

The dam was built to be an emergency supply of water for the now-closed Mary Kathleen uranium mine. However, Lake Corella was sufficient.

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