Cairn Curran Reservoir

Cairn Curran Reservoir
Location Loddon River in Victoria
Coordinates 37°3′S 143°59′E / 37.050°S 143.983°E / -37.050; 143.983Coordinates: 37°3′S 143°59′E / 37.050°S 143.983°E / -37.050; 143.983
Catchment area 1,593 km²
Basin countries Australia
Max. length 656 m
Average depth 20 metres (66 ft)

Cairn Curran reservoir is situated along the Loddon River near the townships of Baringhup, Newstead and Welshmans Reef in Victoria, Australia.

Primarily an irrigation reservoir it is home to an active yacht club and is a popular freshwater fishing and water skiing destination. 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 being made.[1]

References

  1. Cairn Curran Reservoir, Goulburn-Murray Water, retrieved 2011-03-03


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