Historical information

In December of 1939 the excavation of a diversion tunnel was commenced to divert water from the East Kiewa River to allow construction of the dam wall. This was completed in February 1940. Lewis Construction Co. had the contract with excavation starting in February and the first batch of concrete placed in September. In 1942 the S.E.C. took over the construction and the wall was completed in March, 1944. Type of construction: reinforced concrete slab buttress.

Significance

Of historical importance in the Kiewa area as it shows the form work and preparation necessary before the pouring of concrete for the first dam in the hydro electric scheme. The destruction caused by the 1939 bushfires is also evident in the upper left hand corner.

Physical description

A black and white photograph of the early construction of Junction Dam wall viewed from downstream

Inscriptions & markings

On back of photograph (left hand upper corner)
Junction Dam
4-4-81
Dam viewed from downstream
352
Time to use
for correct Exp.
40 sec