Local Government
Wyndham-East Kimberley
Region
Kimberley
King River Rd Wyndham
Dam located 1.2 km of main King River Road, approx 20 km from Great Northern Hwy.
Wyndham-East Kimberley
Kimberley
Constructed from 1972
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Feb 1997 | ||
The dam is unique in its technological design, being the only one of its type of construction in Australia. It is also significant to Wyndham's main water supply. It is an exceptionally pretty area and a great tourist attraction.
The dam itself is located 1.2 kilometres off the main King River Road, approximately 20 kilometres from the Great Northern Highway. It is an unusual construction of rock and fill designed to allow water to flow through the rocks when the water rises above an acceptable level. The area comprising the dam consists of small lagoons, massive red rock gorges and massive Boab trees.
Integrity: As originally built.
Good
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Pumping Station |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Pumping Station |
| GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
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