Cairn Curran Reservoir

Cairn Curran Reservoir

Infobox lake
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location = Loddon River in Victoria
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catchment = 1,593 km²
basin_countries = Australia
length = 656 m
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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. More recently extremely low water levels have led to power boating being suspended. Cairn Curran reservoir is one of a chain of reservoirs along the Loddon River which also includes the Newlyn, Hepburns, Tullaroop, and Laanecoorie Reservoirs.

External links

*cite web |url=http://www.g-mwater.com.au/article.asp?ContentID=cairn_curran |title=Cairn Curran Reservoir |publisher=Goulburn-Murray Water


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