Connolly Dam
The Connolly Dam, also called the Silverwood Dam, is a rockfill embankment dam with an ungated spillway across the Rosenthall Creek and the Fitz Creek that is located in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia. The main purpose of the dam is for potable water supply of the Southern Downs Region. Location and features. The dam is located in a pristine mountain valley southeast of and approximately north of the Border Rivers region that generally defines the border between Queensland and New South Wales. Completed in 1927, the rockfill dam structure is high and long. The dam  wall holds back the reservoir when at full capacity. The uncontrolled un-gated spillway has a discharge capacity of . The dam is managed by the Southern Downs Regional Council. Recreational activities. Golden Perch, Silver Perch, Murray Cod, Spangled perch and Eel-Tailed Catfish may be found in the reservoir. Golden Perch dominate most catches for lure/fly anglers, while Silver Perch and Eel-Tailed Catfish (dewfish) are more of a bait fishing prospect. A stocked impoundment permit is required to fish in the dam. Connolly Dam is an "electric only" impoundment (outboards must be taken off) meaning only electric or  manually powered craft may be used. Only members of the Warwick District Recreational Fish Stocking Association (WDRFSA) may take craft on the waterway, and only on weekends between sunrise and sunset. WDRFSA memberships are available from the caretaker at the dam currently costing $10. There is no boat ramp but there are many ideal locations around the dam to launch a boat. Membership cards must be shown to the caretaker prior to launching watercraft. Camping is permitted at Connolly Dam. Toilets are provided at the lookout adjacent to dam wall.