Cairn Curran Reservoir
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| Cairn Curran Reservoir | |
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| Location | Loddon River in Victoria |
| Coordinates | 37°3′S 143°59′E / 37.050°S 143.983°ECoordinates: 37°3′S 143°59′E / 37.050°S 143.983°E |
| 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 was also home to an active yacht club and was a popular freshwater fishing and water skiing destination. Due to over fishing the lake is closed. 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
- ↑ Cairn Curran Reservoir, Goulburn-Murray Water, retrieved 2011-03-03
External links
- "Cairn Curran Reservoir". Goulburn-Murray Water.
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