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Cairn Curran Reservoir

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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 kmĀ²

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Location
  
Loddon River in Victoria

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.

References

Cairn Curran Reservoir Wikipedia