Winburndale Dam

Winburndale Dam is a concrete gravity structure that crosses the Winburndale Rivulet in Central Western New South Wales. The construction holds water in a reservoir situated at high elevation and serves multiple water supply functions for the surrounding region.

Construction began in 1931 during the Great Depression, funded through unemployment relief programs designed to provide work. The project was completed by 1934, making it part of the region's infrastructure developed during that economic period.

The dam forms part of the Murray-Darling basin infrastructure, supporting agricultural activities and water management across New South Wales communities.

The dam sits to the east of Bathurst and transfers water via pipeline to serve communities and industries across the area. Visitors should plan for a rural location and bring appropriate footwear for exploring the site.

The reservoir supports populations of brown trout and rainbow trout that attract visitors interested in angling. These fish stocks established themselves following the dam's operation and continue to draw recreational fishers to the site.

Location: New South Wales

Elevation above the sea: 812 m

GPS coordinates: -33.38970,149.77700

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:41