Kow Swamp

Kow Swamp
Kow Swamp
Location in Victoria
LocationMallee, Victoria
Coordinates35°57′34″S 144°17′44″E / 35.95944°S 144.29556°E / -35.95944; 144.29556
TypeFreshwater / Swamp / Wetland
Basin countriesAustralia
Max. length7 km (4.3 mi)
Max. width4 km (2.5 mi)
Surface area24 km2 (9.3 sq mi)
Average depth3 m (9.8 ft)
Water volume51,730 ML (1.138×1010 imp gal; 1.367×1010 US gal)
Surface elevation85 m (279 ft)

The Kow Swamp, a freshwater lake and wetland, was formerly a swamp, that is now used for water storage. The lake is located in the Mallee region in north-central Victoria, Australia.