Waroona Dam

Waroona Dam is a water supply dam on Drakes Brook in the Darling Range east of Waroona, Western Australia, forming the reservoir known as Lake Navarino. Completed in 1966 to supply the Waroona Irrigation District and later the Integrated Water Supply Scheme, it is set within jarrah forest about 110 km south of Perth. It is notable as a major irrigation and town water storage and a popular recreation site for water sports and picnics.

Visitors can expect a large reservoir surrounded by jarrah forest with a visible dam wall, open water, and a managed recreation area. The site offers grassed picnic areas, a boat ramp, designated swimming and water-skiing zones, and viewpoints over Lake Navarino. Surroundings are natural bushland with walking tracks, birdlife and forested hills. Facilities support day visits for sightseeing, photography, swimming and boating in a tranquil bush setting.

Constructed in 1966 on Drakes Brook in the Darling Range to store water for the Waroona Irrigation District. The dam created Lake Navarino and was later connected to the Integrated Water Supply Scheme to supplement town water supply for Waroona and the wider region. It remains managed by the Water Corporation as an irrigation and drinking water source.