Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
Scarp Rd Oakkley
State Forrest no.23
Oakley Dam
Murray
Peel
Constructed from 1930
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| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 29 Aug 2013 | Category D | |
Oakley Brook Dam is associated with the railway line and station, and reflects the importance of rail transport in the history of Pinjarra. Oakley Brook Dam has historic significance as a unique part of a system to provide fresh water to Pinjarra.
Concrete dam wall across western facing scarp at the source of the Oakley Brook. Dam face is approximately 45m long, the dam itself is approximately 120m in length. The Department of Environment and Conservation maintains public conveniences and walk trails around the dam.
Oakley Brook Dam was built in the late 1930's after the Western Australian Government Railways (WAGR) sought an alternative fresh water supply for the steam engines passing through the Pinjarra train station. Water had previously been extracted from the Murray River from a tidal lock system (Murray River Weir and associated Railway Pumping Station). However, by 1928 it was determined the water from the river was too salty. The dam is now used for recreational purposes with the Department of Environment and Conservation maintaining walk trails, picnic area and public conveniences.
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| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards, Ronald, 'Murray and mandurah: a Sequel history of the Old Murray District of Western Australia' | Shire of Murray & City of Mandurah | 1993 |
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 041 | Municipal Inventory |
Large Conservation Region
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | CONCRETE | Other Concrete |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
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