Newlyn Reservoir

Water Storage Levels

Last Updated 07/02/2025
Current Volume 1111
Current AHD 528.50
% of Capacity 36.87
Capacity (ML) 3012
50.8%
48.1%
43.5%
38.2%
36.9%
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

About Newlyn Reservoir

There is currently a blue-green algae warning for Newlyn Reservoir.    Click here for further information.

History

The original Newlyn Reservoir was completed in 1871. Enlargement of the storage to its current capacity of 3,125 ML was completed in 1961.

Operations

Newlyn Reservoir regulates Birch's Creek flows for irrigation and domestic and stock supplies. Water for urban use is also drawn from the storage.

Location

Newlyn Reservoir is located on Birch's Creek, approximately 28 km north-east of Ballarat in central-western Victoria.

Facts & Figures

Name Newlyn Reservoir
Stream Birch's Creek
Year of Completion 1871
Construction Earthfill
Full Supply Level 531.785 m AHD
Capacity 3,012 ML
Area Submerged 72 ha
Main Embankment Length 232 m
Main Embankment Height 12 m
Hydro-electric Generation nil MW

Recreation and Tourism at Newlyn Reservoir

Facilities Available

Large Grassed Area Large Grassed Area
Car Parking Car Parking
Fishing Fishing
Toilets Toilets
Please observe all signs and directions around our storages for information on recreational activities. Refer to the Land and On-Water Management Plan (if provided above) for detailed information on the facilities available.

Further Information

All recreation areas and toilet facilities are accessible to the public.

As the season progresses, it may become increasingly difficult to provide access to recreation areas and toilet facilities if we are unable to supply water to them.

Newlyn Reservoir Spillway
Newlyn Reservoir Spillway