John Compton Dam

#17 among destinations in Saint Lucia

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The John Compton Dam, formerly known as the Roseau Dam, is a concrete-face rock-fill dam on the Roseau River in the small community of Millet in central Saint Lucia. The primary purpose of the dam is municipal water supply. It is named after John Compton, the former Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, who was influential in its implementation. ()

Opened: 1995 (30 years ago)Length: 656 ftHeight: 148 ftCoordinates: 13°54'1"N, 60°59'17"W

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Anse-la-RayeSaint Lucia

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John Compton Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Qualibou, Petit Piton, St. Lucia Botanical Gardens, Sault Falls.

5.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Qualibou
149 min walk • Qualibou, also known as the Sulphur Springs, is an intriguing volcanic complex located on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. This caldera, a large volcanic crater formed by a major eruption leading to the collapse of the mouth of the volcano, is renowned for its...
7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Petit Piton
179 min walk • The Pitons are two mountainous volcanic plugs, volcanic spires, located in Saint Lucia. Gros Piton is 798.25 m high and Petit Piton is 743 m high; they are linked by the Piton Mitan ridge. The Pitons are a World Heritage Site, 2,909 ha in size, and located near the town of Soufrière.
5.3 miSW
Waterfall, Garden, Park
St. Lucia Botanical Gardens, Soufriere
134 min walk • Nestled in the verdant heart of Soufriere, Saint Lucia, the St. Lucia Botanical Gardens is a tropical paradise that offers an enchanting experience to its visitors. Also known as the Diamond Botanical Gardens, this lush retreat is renowned for its vibrant collection of...
5.5 miE
Waterfall
Sault Falls
142 min walk • Sault Falls is a 15-to-20-metre high waterfall near Dennery in Saint Lucia.
3.1 miSW
Natural attraction, Park, Mountain
Mount Gimie
80 min walk • Mount Gimie is the tallest mountain on the island of Saint Lucia. It is located in the Canries District on the west side of Saint Lucia. The mountain's peak reaches 950 m.
5.9 miSW
13°50'52"N • 61°3'25"W
Coubaril, Soufriere
150 min walk • Adventure park, Horseback riding tours, Historical place
5 miNW
Locality
Marigot Bay
128 min walk • Marigot Bay is not just a place of natural beauty, but it also offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy. From water sports such as sailing and snorkeling to hiking through the surrounding hills, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
5.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
Soufrière Estate, Soufriere
141 min walk • Soufrière Estate, located on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, was originally established in 1713 as a 2,000-acre estate granted to three Devaux brothers for services to King Louis XIV of France. Later on, mineral springs were discovered and were used as restorative baths by the French soldiers.
3.8 miNW
Town
Anse La Raye
97 min walk • Anse La Raye or Anse-La-Raye is the largest town and seat of the Anse la Raye District of Saint Lucia. It is located on the island's western side, near Marigot Bay, and has several examples of French and English colonial architecture.
5.3 miW
Village
Canaries
135 min walk • Canaries is a populated place located on the West Coast of Saint Lucia in the Canaries Quarter. It is a small fishing village and it is nestled along the West Coast road, between the towns of Anse La Raye and Soufriere, and there are scenic views from both the Northern and Southern approaches.