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Notable lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia

Hammil Dam

Hammil Dam is a lake in Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia.

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Hammil Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Hammil Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Hammil Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -32.22290, 137.24090. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Hammil Dam

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hammil Dam

    • Lake Dutton · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Whyalla Marina · lake · The Corporation of the City of Whyalla · ~121 km · Must-see
    • Baroota Reservoir · lake · The District Council of Mount Remarkable · ~136 km · Must-see
    • Koolcutta Dam · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~3 km
    • Freddy Dam · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~5 km
    • Red Dam · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~9 km
    • Peter Dam · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~10 km
    • Cyclone Dam · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~11 km
    • Little Swamp Dam · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~14 km
    • Caldwell Dam · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~16 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hammil Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Hammil Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Hammil Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Hammil Dam?

    Nearby: Lake Dutton (lake, 64 km), Arid Lands Botanical Garden Planted Area (sanctuary, 68 km), Koolcutta Dam (lake, 3 km), Freddy Dam (lake, 5 km), King Hill (viewpoint, 7 km), Red Dam (lake, 9 km).

    Is Hammil Dam worth visiting?

    Hammil Dam is listed as a notable lake in South Australia on Spotwander.