[3] It has a capacity of 204 200 ML under the 18.15 square kilometres (4,480 acres) of surface area and has an average depth of 11 metres (36 ft).

The dam forms a narrow and deep lake, designed to avoid evaporation,[4] with one fork containing much standing timber and another having many submerged rocky outcrops.

[6] It was built to supply water to the Tarong Power Station and as is the case at so many impoundments, takes its name from the original property in the area.

Angling, swimming, sailing and water skiing are all popular activities at Boondooma Dam.

[5] Limited numbers have been caught since, but greater success was achieved at locations closer to the coast of similar latitude.