Local Government
Dundas
Region
Goldfields
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Location
40 km S of Norseman
Location Details
40kms south of Norseman
Construction Date
Constructed from 1925
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 | 14 Aug 1995 | 5 |
5 |
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Statement of Significance
Historic Value: The dam was built by the government in 1925 to enable steam locomotives operating between Norseman and Salmon Gums to obtain water supplies. McPherson Rock was the camping ground for the teamsters carting between Norseman and Esperence in the 1900's.
Physical Description
Situated 20 miles south of Norseman and 100 metres off the main highway. McPherson's Rcok is situated approximately 400 metres from the dam.
Condition
Fair
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
18 Dec 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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