Local Government
East Pilbara
Region
Pilbara
Newman
East Pilbara
Pilbara
Constructed from 1981
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Aug 1999 | ||
Opthalmia Dam has aesthetic, scientific and social significance for the Newman district. In a hot and arid landscape, it provides an attractive recreational area for local people and visitors. It plays a vital role in supplying Newman with a regular potable water supply.
Opthalmia Dam was built in 1981 with the assistance of Israeli scientists. The $30 million dam was designed to replenish underground water reserves from seasonal rain. The artesian water is pumped out to supply the town with a regular potable water supply. There is a series of rock walls creating the walls for the dam. The dam has a large surface area but the perception of depth is false as it rarely gets deeper than 2.5 metres. Recreational facilities, such as shelters, barbecues, and tables and benches are provided, but no power boats are allowed.
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