William Hovell Dam

The dam is located south of Whitfield on the edge of the Alpine National Park, fed by the King River and Evans Creek. It supplies water for approximately for irrigated crops, vineyards and grazing properties along the King River from Cheshunt to Wangaratta. Completed in 1973 the rock and earthfill dam structure is high and long. The dam wall holds back the Lake William Hovell, when at full capacity, with a surface area of . The unusual flip bucket controlled spillway Outflow from the dam drives a hydro-electric generator, with an average annual output of , ==See also==