Ampang Pecah (Old Dam) — Attraction in Selangor

Like the nearby Perigi Tujuh, this place is a lost opportunity due to the lack of proper signage to give a little history of the place.

From what I could gather online, there used to be a dam built in the 18th century for the tin mining industry in the area. Some time in the 19th century, the dam broke which caused a massive flood that claimed many lives. Hence, the name Ampang Pecah. However, I have no idea if this is the place where that dam used to be or if the story is totally unrelated to this place. A little sign to help clear that up would have been helpful.

As it is, many families bring their young children to frolic at the upper part of the dam. I was not properly clothed so I did not go into the water. However, I couldn't help but wonder if anyone has tried using a floating tube and slide...

People who come must be responsible to manage their own trash.pack it up and bring it back home.please don't leave any thing, even though there is some bins provided. But then, your trash may become an attraction to the wild life there like monkeys,stray dogs and rats.be more responsible to the nature and together preserve it as it is for the future generations. #bawapulangsampahanda

And also please take care of your picnic spot.do not burn anything directly to the ground and grass.preserve the greenery...

Back to nature. Though lots of people here but still spacious coz this place is big. Just no toilet available. Needs to bring own. There is one place to change clothing. Well taking care by people visiting here. River was clear and shallow. Suitable for people with kids. Suitable for picnic or camping. You could see buddies over night here. Amazing. Best spending time with friends and family. We enjoyed spending our...