Lake Banksiadale
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Lake Banksiadale is a freshwater lake in Western Australia. It is located at , about 6 km north-east of Dwellingup in the locality of Banksiadale, Shire of Murray, in the Peel region. Since 1971 it has been the site of the South Dandalup Dam, the largest dam supplying water to Perth, Western Australia's capital city.
Its proximity to Dwellingup makes it a popular recreation area. Western Australia's Water Corporation manages the area, and has provided facilities including picnic areas with gas barbeques, and a number of walk trails.
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- Lake Banksiadale in the Gazetteer of Australia
- South Dandalup Dam. Water Corporation. Retrieved on 2006-10-18.