Kow Swamp
| Kow Swamp | |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Gunbower, Victoria |
| Coordinates | 35°57′30″S 144°17′45″E / 35.95833°S 144.29583°ECoordinates: 35°57′30″S 144°17′45″E / 35.95833°S 144.29583°E |
| Type | freshwater lake |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Max. length | 7 km |
| Max. width | 4 km |
| Surface area | 24 km2 |
| Average depth | 3 m |
| Water volume | 51,730 ML maximum capacity |
| Surface elevation | 85 m |
Kow Swamp is a lake, formerly a swamp, used for water storage. It lies in north-central Victoria, south-eastern Australia.
Description
Kow Swamp lies in the Murray River valley, about 4.5 km west of the town of Gunbower and the Murray River, in the Shire of Campaspe. Its name comes from the Aboriginal word Ghow which refers to the white gypsum soil found at the swamp. It is a popular site for recreational fishing. About 7 km long and 4 km wide, the lake has a circumference of 15 km. [1]
History
In the late 19th century Kow Swamp was managed by local irrigation trusts for off-river storage. In 1900 the capacity was increased to 51,730 ML.[1]
Archaeology
Kow Swamp is an archaeological site which has produced human skeletal remains dating from the late Pleistocene, over 10,000 years ago.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Kow Swamp". Goulburn-Murray Water. Retrieved 2012-03-04.
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