Cairn Curran Reservoir

Cairn Curran reservoir is situated on the Loddon River. near the townships of Baringhup, Newstead and Welshmans Reef. in Victoria, Australia. It was constructed between 1947 and 1956.^{[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]}

Cairn Curran Reservoir
Cairn Curran Reservoir
Location	Loddon River in Victoria[1]
Coordinates	37°3′S 143°59′E
Catchment area	1,593 km2 (615 sq mi)
Basin countries	Australia
Surface area	1,943 hectares (4,800 acres)[2]
Average depth	20 metres (66 ft)

Primarily an irrigation reservoir, it is home to an active yacht club^[12] and is a popular freshwater fishing and water-skiing destination.^[13] Cairn Curran reservoir is one of a chain of reservoirs along the Loddon River which also includes the Newlyn, Hepburns, Tullaroop, and Laanecoorie Reservoirs.

A 2 MW hydroelectric power station generates electricity when irrigation and flood releases are made.^[14][15]

Gallery

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  View of the dam spillway, 2021
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  Rock dam wall and outlet pipe, 2021
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  Rear of the dam wall and outlet tower, 2021

See also

• Australia portal

• List of dams and reservoirs in Victoria