Located on Weir Road to the east of Harvey, the Harvey Dam is a great place to go canoeing, fresh water fishing or just relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Harvey Dam welcomes canoes and kayaks, how ever no fuel-powered boats or crafts are allowed on the water, there is also strictly NO camping allowed anywhere around the dam.
Toilets, seating and free BBQs can be found near the weir at Gibbs pool.
The Water Corporation has worked with Fisheries WA and Recfishwest to re-establish trout and marron in the reservoir. During the designated seasons, licensed anglers will be able to fish for trout and try their luck for a marron. Marroning, trout & perch fishing is only permitted in the designated areas at the rear of the dam (in season with permit).
Facts about the Dam:
Capacity - 56 gigalitres. Surface area at full storage - 553 hectares. Catchment area - 126 square kilometres. Height of Wall - 45 metres. Maximum discharge - 2100 cubic metres per second. Full supply level - 78 metres above sea level
The Cache,
Small metal container hidden in fallen tree.