Rocklands Reservoir


The Rocklands Reservoir, a water reservoir, is created by a major ungated concretewalled gravity dam with embankment sections across the Glenelg River in the Wimmera region of Victoria, Australia. The reservoir is the largest reservoir within Grampians-Wimmera-Mallee Water's supply system. Originally constructed to supply the Wimmera-Mallee Domestic and Stock channel system, water held by Rocklands Reservoir is now used for many different purposes. A unique feature of Rocklands Reservoir is that all entitlement holders, including the environment, are able to be supplied with water from the reservoir.

Rocklands Dam

Construction of the dam began in 1938. World War II caused construction to cease, and construction was recommenced in 1950, with the dam being completed in 1953.
A long cement gravity dam forms the main dam wall and is flanked by two embankment sections. At 100% operating capacity the dam wall holds back of water. The reservoir is capable of holding up to of water. At 100% capacity the surface area of Rocklands Reservoir is and the catchment area is. The spillway is capable of discharging.

Recreation

Rocklands Reservoir is a popular recreational boating location; with powered boating, water skiing and jet skiing allowed. Camping is permitted in designated areas. During the duck hunting season, duck shooting is allowed, it is also a popular fishing spot with Murray cod, Redfin, Trout and Carp taken regularly at all times of the year, Rocklands had a reputation as one of the premier carp fishing destinations in the late 1990s and early 2000s with 10 kg+ carp taken regularly.