Lake Buffalo

About Lake Buffalo

Location

Lake Buffalo is located on the Buffalo River, 24 km south of Myrtleford in north-eastern Victoria. It lies at the foot of the western slope of Mount Buffalo National Park, and is a popular fishing, water skiing and picnicking venue.

History

Lake Buffalo was originally planned as a two-stage project. Stage 1 involved the construction of a 31 metre high and 600 metre long earth and rockfill embankment, with a gated primary spillway and outlet works located within the dam wall. This structure was completed in 1965, and created a storage with a capacity of almost 24,000 ML.

Operations

The water stored in Lake Buffalo is used to supplement flows in the Ovens River for irrigation and urban water supply.  The dam initially supplied a thriving tobacco industry in the valley, however this has now changed to numerous vineyards.

The capacity of the storage represents only 6% of the mean annual flow in the Buffalo River.

	G-MW is developing Land and On-Water Management Plans for water storages across northern Victoria. The Plans will focus on what people value, use and enjoy at storages and develop a series of recommendations and guidelines for implementation.   For more information on the Plans, or to register your interest in being involved click here and sign up to E-Storage Update.

Lake Buffalo has begun its Land and On-Water Management Plan….

Over the coming months you will be invited to participate in upcoming focus groups, interviews and a number of ‘Have a Say’ sessions.  Have direct input into the consultation process by completing the questionnaire below.  The questionnaire takes only 5-10 minutes to complete, is confidential and will close Sunday 18 March 2012.  

Recreation and Tourism at Lake Buffalo

Facilities Available

Large Grassed Area

Car Parking

Boat Ramp

Playground Equipment

BBQ

Toilets