LAKE MOOGERAH / MOOGERAH DAM

The name Moogerah is derived from the old Aboriginal name for the Lake Moogerah area, which meant 'land of the thunderstorms'. The Moogerah Dam in the Mount Edwards Gorge across Reynolds Creek holds a reservoir with a 91,000 million litre capacity. This is a vital, regulated water supply for the local farms while also providing a calm stretch of water for boating and swimming. The main users of the dam's water is the Swanbank Power Station while it also supplies both Boonah and Ipswich.

1959 marked the beginning of construction for Moogerah Dam. However land was already being resumed as far back as 1916. By 1961 Moogerah Dam was finished and it became the central catchment of the Warrill Valley Water Supply Scheme. Access to Mount Edwards in Mogerah Peaks National Park can be gained via the Lake Moogerah dam wall.

During the drought of 1995 Moogerah Dam declined to 1% of its total capacity. However the 2010/2011 Queensland floods allowed it to reach 100% capacity for the first time since 1991.

Lake Moogerah is a very popular boating and water skiing spot. In fact it hosts various waterskiing and jetski events during the year. It's also an ideal spot for sailing and canoeing. Fishing is also popular but does require a Stocked Impoundment Permit. Permits can be purchased from the Lake Moogerah Caravan Park. The dam is stocked with Saratoga, Silver Perch, Golden Perch, Mary River Cod and Australian Bass.

The Lake Moogerah Caravan Park is a very popular place for accommodation. It is located on the picturesque shore of Lake Moogerah. The park has picnic tables, two concrete boat ramps, toilets, hot showers, electric and wood fueled barbecues, playground, laundry, kiosk and camp kitchen. It also caters for both cmaping and caravans providing both unpowered and powered sites. There are plenty of bushwalking tracks to keep you busy or you may even enjoy spending time in the lavender farm or vineyards.