Keepit Dam has ticked over 65 years since it was first completed.
Most people will have fond memories of school excursions at the recreation area, fishing in the lake or spending holidays sleeping under the stars while camping. Some may even remember when it was first opened!
- To honour the 65 years, here are some facts about the dam sourced from NSW Water.
- It was the first of three dams built and operated in the Namoi River Basin. The others are Chaffey Dam and Split Rock Dam.
- What is bigger – The Sydney Harbour or Lake Keepit? Trick question, they both have the same storage capacity of 425,000ML!
- The dam was named after the property it was built on – Keypit.
- Its main use is for irrigation in the Namoi Valley but also as the town water supply for Walgett.
- Cotton is the main crop that benefits from irrigation, but there is also lucerne, cereals, oilseed, wheat and vegetables.
- Its full supply level is 329.6m above sea level!
Want to know more about this landmark? Gunnedah Historical Society’s Marie Hobson has sourced history on Keepit Dam which can be found here:
Photo and Inset: Early morning light at Keepit Dam on Tuesday morning. Do you have fond memories at Lake Keepit? Send in your anecdotes and photos with captions to [email protected] Photos by Kylie Devine
