Avon Dam

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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. The arch dam across the Avon River was completed in 1927 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: 20 January 1928 (96 years ago)Length: 732 ftHeight: 72 ftReservoir area: 4.08 mi²Reservoir depth: 210 ftCoordinates: 34°21'4"S, 150°38'28"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Nepean Dam, Yerrinbool, Bargo.

1.7 miNW
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Nepean Dam
44 min walk • 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.
5.3 miW
Village
Yerrinbool
135 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.
5.3 miNW
Town
Bargo
135 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...