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Patton's Dam - Site of

Author

Shire of Coorow

Place Number

06470
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Location

Coorow-Latham Rd Coorow

Location Details

Local Government

Coorow

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1925

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 31 Oct 1996 Category 5

Category 5

Historic site without built features; recognise for example with a plaque, place name or reflection in urban or architectural design.

Statement of Significance

Patton's Dam site has local historic and social significance given its role as the centre for water sport and recreation in the area for many years.

History

A popular swimming place for the district before World War II. It appears that the area dried up and has never filled with water since.
(Source: Local knowledge).

Condition

Site only

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Patton Family records.

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Reservoir or Dam

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

05 May 1997

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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