Joe Sippel Weir is a weir located on Barambah Creek, west of Murgon, Queensland, Australia. It was constructed downstream of Bjelke-Petersen Dam to help provide water for the surrounding farms.[1] Construction on the stepped weir was completed in 1984.[2]
| joe Sippel Weir | |
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  Location of joe Sippel Weir in Queensland | |
| Country | Australia |
| Location | Murgon, Queensland |
| Coordinates | 26°15′53.76″S 151°54′56.25″E / 26.2649333°S 151.9156250°E |
| Purpose | Irrigation, recreation |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1984 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Concrete weir |
| Impounds | Barambah Creek |
| Height | 6.5 m (21 ft) |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Barker Barambah". Sun Water. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "Joe Sippel Weir, Australia". IAHR Media. Retrieved 18 November 2014.