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Farm dams in Western Australia

Page published: April 26, 2017 | Page reviewed: February 23, 2022

Information about farm dams (excavated tanks) from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, including: types of dams, planning considerations, design criteria, safety and environmental aspects, legal aspects, construction, operation and maintenance, and references.

Read more about farm dams on the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website.

You may also be interested in reading Farm dams in Western Australia (PDF, 1.8 MB) by David Stanton, Department of Agriculture and Food, 2005. Available from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Research Library.

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