Poolburn Reservoir

Poolburn Reservoir, also known as Poolburn Dam, is a reservoir in , New Zealand. Built during the Great Depression for irrigation but also as an employment initiative, the water is used by farmers in the .
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  • Type: Lake
  • Description: reservoir in Central Otago, New Zealand
  • Also known as: Poolburn Dam

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Otago.

Locality
is an area located in the inland part of the region in the of . The motto for the area is "A World of Difference". is situated 6 km southwest of Poolburn Reservoir.

Poolburn Reservoir

Latitude
-45.30837° or 45° 18′ 30″ south
Longitude
169.74009° or 169° 44′ 24″ east
Elevation
838 metres (2,749 feet)
Open location code
4V6FMPRR+M2
Geo­Names ID
6209858
Wiki­data ID
Q19876239
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In Other Languages

From French to German—“Poolburn Reservoir” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Moa Creek and Poolburn.

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