Serpentine Pipehead Dam

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The Serpentine Pipehead Dam was constructed to use the Serpentine River, in Western Australia, to convey water from Serpentine Dam to the interconnection with the Metropolitan trunk main network. The dam is also used to store water from the Dandalup scheme whereby water can be pumped or gravity transferred back into the Serpentine Pipehead Dam. The dam site also contains a water treatment plant and picnic area. The pipehead dam is 7 km upstream from Serpentine Falls and was constructed in the late 1950s, opening in 1957. The dam utilized 5,000 cubic metres of concrete and 10,000 cubic metres of earth. ()

Opened: 1957 (67 years ago)Height: 52 ftReservoir area: 150.24 acres (0.2347 mi²)Coordinates: 32°22'27"S, 116°3'32"E

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Serpentine Pipehead Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bodhinyana Monastery, Serpentine National Park, Serpentine Dam, Jarrahdale.

4 miSW
Temple, Buddhist temple
Bodhinyana Monastery
103 min walk • Bodhinyana is a Theravadin Buddhist monastery in the Thai Forest Tradition located in Serpentine, about 60 minutes' drive south-east of Perth, Australia.
1 miW
National park
Serpentine National Park
25 min walk • For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Serpentine National Park offers a variety of hiking trails that cater to all levels of fitness. The Kitty's Gorge Walk Trail, in particular, is a favorite among visitors for its picturesque views of the surrounding countryside...
3.2 miSE
Dam
Serpentine Dam
81 min walk • The Serpentine Dam is a major water supply dam for Perth, Western Australia. The dam is used to store water that is released at a controlled rate to regulate the level in the Serpentine Pipehead Dam reservoir, which in turn feeds water to the metropolitan trunk main network depending on demand.
2.6 miN
Town
Jarrahdale
67 min walk • One of the main draws of Jarrahdale is its proximity to the stunning Jarrahdale State Forest, where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of the Australian bush. The forest is home to an extensive network of walking and hiking trails, offering the perfect...