Kangaroo Creek Reservoir
The Kangaroo Creek dam was completed in 1969, increasing the storage capacity for the River Torrens and feeding into Millbrook reservoir.
In 2019, upgrades to Kangaroo Creek Dam were completed to widen the spillway, raise and strengthen the wall. This work has helped manage major floods and increase the dam's ability to withstand earthquakes.
About the Kangaroo Creek Reservoir
To maintain the level in the Hope Valley Reservoir as required, water from Kangaroo Creek is released into the River Torrens with the water diverted at the Gorge Weir.
Capacity: 18.7 gigalitres
Public access: No, but there is a lookout on the roadside above which is open every day.
Kangaroo Creek dam upgrade
Watch this video about the Kangaroo Creek dam upgrades. Learn about the exciting developments from the second, third and final project stages.
Location of the Kangaroo Creek Reservoir
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| Capacity, volume and rainfall levels across reservoirs supplying metropolitan Adelaide, compared to last month last year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (GL) | Volume this week (GL) | Volume this week (%) | Volume this week last year (GL) | Average Volume this month (GL) | Rainfall this week (mm) |
| 18.7 | 12.2 | 65 | 5.8 | 12.7 | 0.00 |