69 km. from Darwin, north from the Arnhem Highway, the dam is an area of free-water on the
coastal plains which, during the Dry Season (April to October), becomes the home of
thousands of water birds and animals.
During the 'Wet Season' the many flood plains resulting from the heavy tropical rains
provide adequate sanctuary for the many species of birds in the Territory, when the
'Dry' returns they are lured to the more permanent waterholes like the Fogg Dam. The
dam was built in the 1950's as a source of water for the failed rice plantations at
Humpty Doo. There is a sheltered viewing platform at the far end of the dam.
![]() Fogg Dam Waterlillies |
![]() David & John at Fogg Dam |
![]() Waterlilly at Fogg Dam |
![]() Wetlands at Fogg Dam |
![]() Wetlands at Fogg Dam |
![]() David looking at wetlands at Fogg Dam |
![]() John at a termite mound |
![]() Fogg Dam |
for any questions on the trip talk to Clare - email: klari@hotmail.com,
webpage put online by Stuart - email: stu@astro.iinet.net.au, icq: 2045243