Basin countries Australia Average depth 20 metres (66 ft) Mean depth 20 m | Max. length 656 m (2,152 ft) Length 656 m Catchment area 1,593 km² | |
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Similar Nillahcootie Dam, Yan Yean Reservoir, Greenvale Reservoir, Cardinia Reservoir, Glenmaggie Dam | ||
Cairn Curran reservoir is situated along the Loddon River near the townships of Baringhup, Newstead and Welshmans Reef in Victoria, Australia. Constructed between 1947 and 1956.
Map of Cairn Curran Reservoir, 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.
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