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Lake Banksiadale

Coordinates: 32°39′S 116°04′E / 32.650°S 116.067°E / -32.650; 116.067
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Lake Banksiadale
The reservoir as viewed from space
Lake Banksiadale is located in Western Australia
Lake Banksiadale
Lake Banksiadale
Location in Western Australia
LocationPeel, Western Australia
Coordinates32°39′S 116°04′E / 32.650°S 116.067°E / -32.650; 116.067[1]
TypeReservoir
Catchment area311 km2 (120 sq mi)
Basin countriesAustralia
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Lake Banksiadale is a man-made reservoir located in the Peel region of Western Australia. It is located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north-east of Dwellingup in the locality of Banksiadale, Shire of Murray. Since 1971 it has been the site of the South Dandalup Dam, the largest dam supplying water to Perth, Western Australia's capital city.[2]

The reservoir's proximity to Dwellingup makes it a popular recreation area. Western Australia's Water Corporation manages the area, and has provided facilities including picnic areas with gas barbecues, and a number of walk trails.

References

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  1. ^ Lake Banksiadale Archived 2007-03-10 at the Wayback Machine in the Gazetteer of Australia
  2. ^ "South Dandalup Dam". Water Corporation. Archived from the original on 3 October 2006. Retrieved 16 October 2006.