The dam wall of Lake Moondarra. [0847]![The dam wall of Lake Moondarra. [0847]](aussiePlaces/mtisaQLD/fulls/lake/08-_D0A0847.jpg "The dam wall of Lake Moondarra. [0847]")
This dam was built in 1958 on the Leichhardt River to create Lake Moodarra and supply potable water to the otherwise parched city of Mt Isa. The lake is popular. for recreation including sailing andf fishing. The name mens `plenty of rain`, which is rather optimistic, also `thunder`. [0847]