Keepit Dam, Gravity dam in New South Wales, Australia

Keepit Dam is a gravity dam that spans across the Namoi River and holds water for the surrounding region. The structure controls water flow and supplies irrigation and drinking water to communities throughout the valley.

Construction began in 1939 and was halted during World War II, then resumed and finished in 1960. The New South Wales Water Conservation & Irrigation Commission built the dam to supply irrigation water, mitigate floods and provide potable water for Walgett. A 2009–2011 upgrade added two spillways and three saddle dams.

The name Keepit comes from a riverside property called Keypit or Keepit, resumed for part of the storage area; it probably means 'keep it', a derogatory remark on the pastoral run's apparent worthlessness. The lakeshore hosts the Lake Keepit Soaring Club, the second largest gliding club in Australia by membership.

The dam lies about 56 km west of Tamworth and 39 km north-east of Gunnedah, reached by road off the Gunnedah-Tamworth route. The lakeshore hosts camping, picnic, swimming, boating and fishing areas, and the Lake Keepit Soaring Club flies from the shore. Expect hot inland summers and carry your own water.

The name Keepit comes from a riverside property called Keypit or Keepit, resumed for part of the storage area; it probably means 'keep it', a derogatory remark on the pastoral run's apparent worthlessness. The Lake Keepit Soaring Club on the shore is Australia's second largest gliding club by membership.