| Poolburn Reservoir | |
|---|---|
| Poolburn Dam | |
 Poolburn Reservoir in April 2015 | |
| Location | Central Otago, NZ |
| Coordinates | 45°19′S 169°45′E / 45.317°S 169.750°E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Built | 1930–1931 |
| Surface area | 300 hectares (3.0 km2) |
Poolburn Reservoir, also known as Poolburn Dam, is a reservoir in Central Otago, New Zealand. Built during the Great Depression for irrigation but also as an employment initiative, the water is used by farmers in the Ida Valley.