Cairn Curran Reservoir
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Cairn Curran reservoir is situated on the Loddon River. near the townships of Baringhup, Newstead and Welshmans Reef. in Victoria, Australia. It was constructed between 1947 and 1956.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
Primarily an irrigation reservoir, it is home to an active yacht club[10] and is a popular freshwater fishing and water-skiing destination.[11] 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 made.[12][13]
Gallery
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View of the dam spillway, 2021
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Rock dam wall and outlet pipe, 2021
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Rear of the dam wall and outlet tower, 2021
See also
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References
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- ↑ Cairn Curran Sailing Club CCSC
- ↑ A quick guide to Cairn Curran Template:Webarchive, By Marcel Krieger, First Published: July 2014, Fishing Monthly Magazines
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