Lake Toolondo

Updated as of 9:00 AM 02 July 2025

Toolondo Reservoir is an off-stream reservoir that is supplied from a very small catchment of its own via Mt Talbot Creek. Toolondo Reservoir also stores a large quantity of inaccessible water known as ‘dead water’. Its purpose, post construction of the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline, is for water supply via Taylors Lake. Toolondo Reservoir is reliant on transfers from Rocklands Reservoir and provides high recreational value.

General Information

​The lake is renowned as a trout fishing venue and is also popular with swimmers and water skiers.
There is a private caravan park at this lake.
Toilet facilities are available.
Dogs are not permitted at this lake.

Recreational Activities

​Swimming, water skiing and jet skis are permitted.
Seasonal duck hunting permitted.
Camping is not permitted.

Current Operating Status

Current Level 157.390 m AHD
Current Volume 16,230 ML
Percent Full 32%
Current Inflows 0 ML/week
Current Airspace 34,300 ML
32%

Comments

  • Levels have remained steady since last report.
  • Inflows to the reservoir have remained steady since last report.
  • The reservoir is not currently spilling.

Information

Full Supply Level 164.93 m AHD
Full Supply Volume 98,260 ML
Maximum Operating Level (MOL) 161.01 m AHD
Maximum Operating Volume 50,530 ML
Spillway Level No spillway m AHD
Outlet Capacity 360 ML/day
Catchment Area 99 km2
Surface Area When Full 14 km2
Major Tributary Mt Talbot Creek
Maximum Depth 11 m
Year Constructed 1953
AHD = Australian Height Datum, expressed in metres above mean sea level
ML = Megalitres