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Silvan Reservoir
Reservoir in Silvan, Victoria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Silvan Reservoir is located in Silvan about 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It has a capacity of 40,000 ML (1.4 billion cu ft).[1][3] The reservoir is operated by Melbourne Water.
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Silvan Reservoir[1][2] | |
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Location | Silvan, Victoria |
Coordinates | 37°50′S 145°25′E |
Type | reservoir |
Catchment area | 9 km2 (3.5 sq mi) |
Basin countries | Australia |
Surface area | 3.33 km2 (1.29 sq mi) |
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Quick Facts Location, Construction began ...
Silvan Dam | |
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![]() Silvan Reservoir from Kalorama | |
Location | Silvan, Victoria |
Construction began | 1926 |
Opening date | 7 July 1931 |
Operator(s) | Melbourne Water |
Dam and spillways | |
Height | 43 metres (141 ft) |
Length | 644 metres (2,113 ft) |
Width (base) | 219 metres (719 ft) |
Reservoir | |
Creates | Silvan Reservoir |
Total capacity | 40,000 megalitres (32,000 acre⋅ft) |
Catchment area | 9 km2 (3.5 sq mi) (off-stream storage) |
Surface area | 3.33 km2 (1.29 sq mi) |
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