Diversion Dam

The Diversion Dam is located about six kilometres west of the town of Kununurra and its purpose is to allow water to be diverted and regulated from the Ord River into the Ord irrigation area. The dam consists of 20 radial gates mounted within a concrete framework and spillway structure.

The water is gravity fed into channels to service the area to the north of the town and is pumped into the Packsaddle Plains area to the south.

The spillgates provide excellent fishing but swimming is not recommended due to the presence of saltwater crocodiles.