Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve

The Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve is a protected area consisting of a wetland area approximately 70 km (43 mi) east of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia. It lies within the Adelaide and Mary River Floodplains, which is an Important Bird Area.

LocationNorthern Territory, Middle Point^[2]

NearestcityHumpty Doo

Coordinates12°33′59″S 131°18′5″E

Area37.08 km² (14.32 sq mi)^[1]

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Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1]
Fogg Dam during the Build-Up
Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve
Location	Northern Territory, Middle Point[2]
Nearest city	Humpty Doo
Coordinates	12°33′59″S 131°18′5″E
Area	37.08 km2 (14.32 sq mi)[1]
Established	13 August 1982 (1982-08-13)[3]
Visitors	63,200 (in 2017)
Governing body	Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory
Website	Official website

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It attracts a wide range of local and migratory water birds and other wildlife including one of the largest populations of snakes within Australia (including the water python and death adder), and includes several raised observation platforms.

Saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) and freshwater crocodiles (Crocodylus johnstoni) can be seen at Fogg Dam all year around. Fogg Dam is open 24hr/365days but not preferable at night due to the dangers of crocodiles.