Brogo River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brogo River |
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| Other name(s) | Broga River |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | South East Corner (IBRA), South Coast |
| Local government area | Bega Valley |
| Town | Bega |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Wadbilliga Range, Great Dividing Range Wadbilliga National Park 604 m (1,982 ft) |
| River mouth | confluence with the Bega River near Bega 6 m (20 ft) |
| Length | 80 km (50 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Bega River |
| Tributaries |
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| National park | Wadbilliga NP |
The Brogo River is a river in the South Coast area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a perennial river, which means it flows all year round. The Brogo River is an important part of the larger Bega River system.
Journey of the Brogo River
The Brogo River starts high up in the Wadbilliga Range. This range is part of the huge Great Dividing Range mountains. The river begins inside the Wadbilliga National Park, about 15 kilometers west of a town called Cobargo.
From its start, the Brogo River flows mostly towards the southeast. Along its journey, it meets and is joined by eight smaller streams. These smaller streams are called tributaries.
Finally, the Brogo River joins the Bega River near the town of Bega. The river drops about 600 meters from where it begins to where it joins the Bega River. Its whole journey is about 80 kilometers long.
Brogo Dam and Reservoir
An important part of the Brogo River is the Brogo Dam. This dam creates a large lake called the Brogo Reservoir. The reservoir holds a lot of water, about 8,980 megalitres!
The water in Brogo Reservoir is used for many things. It helps keep the river healthy by releasing water for environmental flows. This means making sure enough water goes downstream for plants and animals.
The reservoir also helps make electricity, which is called hydro-power. Farmers use the water for irrigation to help grow their crops. And it provides drinking water for people in the area.
Crossing the River
If you travel west of Mumbulla Mountain, you'll find the Princess Highway. This main road crosses right over the Brogo River in a place called Brogo Pass.
