How full is Eildon Weir at the moment?
Goulburn Storages current levels
| Storage | % Full | Current Level (mAHD) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Eildon | 77.83 | 282.95 |
| Goulburn Weir | 97.73 | 124.19 |
| Waranga Basin | 39.56 | 116.12 |
| Greens Lake | 12.20 | 97.46 |
What is under Lake Eildon?
The Sugarloaf Reservoir Dam Wall still exists under the water of Lake Eildon. The capacity of the Sugarloaf reservoir was only around 10% of the capacity of Lake Eildon. The township of Darlingford was flooded by the building of the Sugarloaf Reservoir.
Why is Lake Eildon so low?
Lake Eildon, a popular spot for recreational boating, is only half full because of controlled releases of water for farmers and irrigators and a lack of replenishing rains.
What is the deepest part of Lake Eildon?
259′Lake Eildon / Max depth
Who built Lake Eildon?
Designed by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria, construction of the original water storage, which was known as Sugarloaf Reservoir, took place between 1915 and 1929 to provide irrigation water for what was a vast uncultivated area on Victoria’s northern plains.
What is the history of Lake Eildon?
Lake Eildon’s construction began in 1915 with the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, a now defunct agency, proposing the construction of a weir at the lower end of the Goulburn River Valley. The weir’s purpose was to supply a more reliable source of water for agriculture throughout drought years and irrigation schemes downstream.
How long did it take to fill the Eildon Dam?
Expected to take 5 years to fill, it filled in 18 months in the wet year of 1956. During the construction of the Eildon Dam, approximately 4000 people were housed in the new township of Eildon.
What percentage of Lake Eildon is used for irrigation?
On average, 91% of water released from Lake Eildon is diverted for irrigation purposes and the lake supplies about 60% of water used in the GMID. The capacity of Lake Eildon has been designed to allow for irrigation supplies to be provided over at least two drought seasons.
Who is the declared Waterway manager for Lake Eildon?
Goulburn Murray Water as the declared waterway manager for Lake Eildon and Eildon Pondage, makes the following declaration under section 203 (3) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic).
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