Lake Nillahcootie Spillway

Lake Nillahcootie Spillway, located near Lima South in Victoria, Australia, is a significant feature of the Lake Nillahcootie reservoir. Constructed in 1967, the dam's main spillway boasts a unique Gothic arch-shaped crest, allowing the discharge of 117,000 megalitres per day—equivalent to an Olympic-size swimming pool passing the spillway every two seconds. The reservoir, with a capacity of 40,400 megalitres, serves as a vital water supply for irrigation, domestic, stock, and urban needs. Visitors can enjoy activities such as fishing, swimming, and boating, with facilities including picnic areas, a boat ramp, and toilets. Access to the lake foreshore is restricted, as most of the land is privately leased, and camping is not permitted around the foreshore. Picnic and boating areas are open to the public from 8:00 am to sunset daily.