Nepean Dam

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The Nepean Dam is a heritage-listed dam split across Avon in the Wingecarribee Shire and Bargo in the Wollondilly Shire, both in New South Wales, Australia. The reservoir created by the dam spreads across Avon, Bargo and also Yerrinbool in Wingecarribee Shire. The Nepean Dam is one of four dams and weirs in the catchment of the Upper Nepean Scheme, in New South Wales, Australia, and provides water to the Macarthur and Illawarra regions, the Wollondilly Shire, and metropolitan Sydney. Completed in 1935 under the supervision of Ernest Macartney de Burgh, the dam is currently managed by the Sydney Catchment Authority and is listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1935 (89 years ago)Length: 709 ftHeight: 269 ftReservoir area: 1.38 mi²Coordinates: 34°20'6"S, 150°37'5"E

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New South WalesAustralia

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Nepean Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Avon Dam, Yerrinbool, Bargo.

1.7 miSE
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Avon Dam
44 min walk • The Avon Dam is a heritage-listed dam in Avon, Wingecarribee Shire, New South Wales, Australia. It is one of four dams and weirs in the catchment of the Upper Nepean Scheme, providing water to the Macarthur and Illawarra regions, the Wollondilly Shire, and metropolitan Sydney.
4.4 miSW
Village
Yerrinbool
114 min walk • Yerrinbool is a Northern Village of the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, in the Wingecarribee Shire, and is accessible from the Hume Highway and is about a 12 km drive from nearby Mittagong.
3.6 miNW
Town
Bargo
92 min walk • One of the highlights of Bargo is the Bargo River Reserve, a picturesque spot where visitors can enjoy picnics, leisurely walks, and birdwatching along the tranquil riverbanks. The reserve is also a popular spot for fishing and kayaking, offering a peaceful escape from...