Local Government
Yilgarn
Region
Wheatbelt
Near Great Eastern Hwy Moorine Rock
Parker's Road Railway Dam
Yilgarn
Wheatbelt
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 27 Aug 2004 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 May 1997 | Category D | |
A regular water supply has always been a critical issue for survival in the Yilgarn region owing to the arid conditions and the absence of freshwater rivers or artesian springs. The large number and variety of man made structures such as dams and wells, reflects the settlement patterns chosen over time. The locations (sites) of the structures were carefully chosen to maximise the natural water catchment areas. Even these numerous watering holes were not sufficient, and water supply had to be supplemented, using saline bore water, processed in condensers at various locations in the region.
This dam was built to service the narrow gauge steam engines when the railway came through in 1894. This dam was also known as Parker's Road Railway Dam. It had a capacity of 7.1 mill gall.The site contains one dam, Channel is about 3 m wide, with 1.5m high banks on each side, Dam is connected to a rock channel in North West corner, Dam is empty, The embankment dam is fenced around the perimeter.
Other Built Type
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Water Tower |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Water Tower |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
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