Blue Rock Dam

Blue Rock Dam is an embankment dam stretching 600 meters across the Tanjil River with a height of 72 meters, creating a body of water covering 873 hectares. The structure holds a total capacity of 208,000 megaliters and operates with an installed generator system for power production.

Construction started in 1979 and finished in 1984, with the dam built to supply cooling water for thermal power stations in the Latrobe Valley region. The project became part of the area's energy infrastructure to support industrial needs.

The reservoir offers the local community swimming areas, picnic spots, and fishing grounds that people use throughout different seasons.

The site has two separate recreation areas along the shoreline that allow small motorboats and offer walking paths. Arriving early helps you avoid crowds and find the best spots for your preferred activities.

The reservoir generates around 9 gigawatt-hours of hydroelectric power each year, a function visitors often overlook while enjoying recreation. This quiet energy production reveals the site as more than just a leisure destination.

Location: Victoria

GPS coordinates: -38.07970,146.22800

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09