Local Government
Wyalkatchem
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Goomalling-Merredin Rd, Cnr Westlake Rd Wyalkatchem
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1912, Constructed from 1911
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | 16 Dec 1999 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
Essential to the operation of a stem powered railway. Now used as a water source fo the school.
Physical Description
An earth fill dame which has been improved over the years with a concrerte overspill weir and a new lead in channel.
History
Construction started in 1911 and was completed in 1912. It was hoped that the first winter rains would be collected but it was found that the dam leaked. Puddling work was carried out in 1912 to seal it.Water was pumped from the dam to the holding tank at the railway Yards with water being used for steam engines shedded or passing through Wyalkatchem. Water was also used to supply railway accommodation at the station and close by. There is a very large catchment area which has been extended since the dam was built. The dam now supplies water for reticuation of the Hgh School grounds.
Integrity/Authenticity
Little has changed other than the direction of the flow of water from the dam to the high school.
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
Creation Date
06 Feb 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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