Nepean Dam
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Overview
Highlights
Access to the Nepean Dam recreation area and dam wall is to be closed to the public on weekdays (Monday to Friday) until further notice for essential upgrade works. The dam will be reopened on weekends to allow visitors access to the recreation areas.
The completion of the Nepean Dam in 1935 concluded the development of the Upper Nepean catchment. The 81 metre high dam holds water from a 320 square kilometre catchment, forming a lake of 325 hectares with a capacity of 70,170 megalitres.
The dams of the Upper Nepean collect water from the catchments of the Cataract, Cordeaux, Avon and Nepean rivers, which are tributaries of the Upper Hawkesbury-Nepean River. These systems supply water to the Macarthur and Illawarra regions, the Wollondilly Shire, and metropolitan Sydney.
Facilities include picnic shelters, electric barbecues, drinking water, toilets, disabled toilets, playground and viewing areas.
Activities
- Sight-seeing
- Educational experience
- Picnic
Facilities
- Picnic
- Barbecues
- Playground
- Look out
- Parking
- Toilets
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit Water NSW's website for the most up to date information.
- Ensure you observe all safety signs. Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Wear suitable footwear and always ensure to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the elements when exploring Australia.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Please do not feed the wildlife.
Photo & content credits: Water NSW
Location & Supplier
Nepean Dam
Address: Nepean Dam, Bargo, New South Wales 2574
