Cairn Curran Reservoir is located on the Loddon River, about 10 km west of Maldon.
History
Cairn Curran Reservoir was constructed between 1947 and 1956 on the site of a former sheep run called Cairn Curran. The storage has a primary spillway, and a secondary spillway situated 2 km south-west of the main structure that will spill before the embankment is overtopped.
A 2 MW Hydro-electric power station generates electricity when irrigation and flood releases are being made.
Operations
Cairn Curran Reservoir was constructed to supply water for irrigation and domestic and stock use to customers along the Loddon River.
Supplements to the Goulburn supply system are available when resources are abundant.