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Notable lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia

George Dam

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

George 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 George 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 George Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -32.28222, 137.72896. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near George Dam

    See everything within a day’s drive of George Dam

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near George Dam

    • Baroota Reservoir · lake · The District Council of Mount Remarkable · ~97 km · Must-see
    • Lake Dutton · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~100 km · Must-see
    • Whyalla Marina · lake · The Corporation of the City of Whyalla · ~107 km · Must-see
    • Beetaloo Reservoir · lake · Northern Areas Council · ~137 km · Must-see
    • Nantilla Dam · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~5 km
    • White Cliffs Dam · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~5 km
    • Nacoona Dam · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~9 km
    • Fifth Bank Dam · lake · Port Augusta City Council · ~11 km
    • Bluff Dam · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~23 km
    • Dempsey Lake · lake · Port Augusta City Council · ~25 km

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in South Australia

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    Frequently asked

    Is George Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit George Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near George Dam?

    Nearby: Arid Lands Botanical Garden Planted Area (sanctuary, 25 km), Dutchmans Stern (viewpoint, 28 km), Mount Arden (viewpoint, 35 km), Mount Brown Conservation Park (sanctuary, 45 km), Mount Brown (viewpoint, 45 km), Buckaringa Private Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 48 km).

    Is George Dam worth visiting?

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