Poolburn Reservoir
Poolburn Reservoir, also known as Poolburn Dam, is a reservoir in Central Otago, New Zealand. Built during the Great Depression for irrigation but also as an employment initiative, the water is used by farmers in the Ida Valley.
- Type: Lake
- Description: reservoir in Central Otago, New Zealand
- Also known as: “Poolburn Dam”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Central Otago.
Central Otago
Locality
Central Otago is an area located in the inland part… Central Otago is situated 6 km southwest of Poolburn Reservoir.
Poolburn Reservoir
- Categories: reservoir and body of water
- Location: Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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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
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In Other Languages
From French to German—“Poolburn Reservoir” goes by many names.
- French: “Réservoir de Poolburn”
- German: “Poolburn Reservoir”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Moa Creek and Poolburn.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Murrays Rock and Rough Ridge.
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