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McDonald's Dam

Author

Shire of Dundas

Place Number

10122
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Location

55km SSW of Norseman

Location Details

Local Government

Dundas

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 14 Aug 1995 5

5

Significant: Important but not essential to the history of t he district. Photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment

Statement of Significance

Historic Value: Supplied water for the railways when team was used to power locomotives. Associated with the develoment of the Eastern Goldfields.

Social Value: Used as a recreational area.

Physical Description

Large granite tank with stone pitched drainage contour to cultivate drain tank.

Integrity/Authenticity

Extent of original fabric: 100%

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Reservoir or Dam
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Water Tower

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall STONE Other Stone

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

18 Dec 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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