Local Government
Wyalkatchem
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Off Parsons Rd Wyalkatchem
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1914
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
An essential water supply for horse teams travelling to Korrelocking with harvest. Construction method on the catchment is significant.
Physical Description
A moderate sized earth dam with a rock catchment area some 100 metres from the dam. The channels are built from concrete and rock.
History
This dam was built to collect water which was used by horse teams using the road to take grain to Korrelocking or travelling to east Yorkrakine area.
Integrity/Authenticity
Good Degree. Appears to be as it was built.
Condition
Very Good. With some silting, The collection and channel areas are in need of some work. this is on private property.
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Road transport |
Creation Date
06 Feb 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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