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Sheba Dam 1 & 2 - Nundle / Hanging Rock. NSW
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At
Sheba Dams, high in the hills above town near Hanging Rock, miners
constructed two dams in the late 1800s to provide sluicing water
for extracting gold. Today, the dams provide a terrific spot to
camp for a few days, especially in summer with the kids.
Construction
Date: 1800s
River System: Peel River
Capacity: 5 Mega Litres
Surface Area: 2 - 3 hectares
Maximum Depth: 6 meters
Average Depth: 3 meters
Fish
Present
Rainbow Trout
Stocked
Fish
Rainbow Trout
Boating
Sheba Dams are not suited to boating. Canoes / Kayaks are permitted.
Camping
Camping is permitted at Sheba Dams. Toilets, tables and an undercover
cooking shed are provided at the dams.
Hotel
/ Motel available in Nundle. See Accommodation
page for details.
Related Links
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NSW Fishing Licence Online
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Sheba Dam 1 & 2
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