Rocky Creek Dam

Rocky Creek Dam is an embankment dam that creates a reservoir across Rocky Creek in the Northern Rivers region. The site includes picnic areas, restrooms, car parks, and an elevated boardwalk designed for watching local wildlife.

Construction began in 1949 and the dam opened in 1953 to supply water to regional communities. This project responded to growing water needs across the Northern Rivers area.

Walking paths wind through subtropical rainforest around the dam site, including Water Dragon Walk and Platypus Walk that bring visitors close to local wildlife and vegetation. These routes show how the landscape shapes how people explore and connect with nature here.

The site is best visited during daylight hours when the boardwalks and walking paths are safe and easy to navigate. There is ample parking and facilities suitable for families visiting together.

The dam was built with approximately 80,000 tonnes of rock, soil, clay, and concrete combined into a single structure. This massive volume of material shows the scale of engineering work from that era.

Location: New South Wales

Elevation above the sea: 211 m

GPS coordinates: -28.63167,153.35111

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07