Lake Boga (Victoria)

Lake Boga
Boga Lake
The empty lake, pictured in 2009.
Lake Boga is located in Victoria
Lake Boga
Lake Boga
Location in Victoria
LocationThe Mallee, Victoria
Coordinates35°26′59.6″S 143°38′40.2″E / 35.449889°S 143.644500°E / -35.449889; 143.644500[1]
TypeFreshwater endorheic water storage
Primary outflowsoutfall channel to the Little Murray River
Basin countriesAustralia
Managing agencyGoulburn–Murray Water
Surface area940 ha (2,300 acres)
Max. depth2 metres (6 ft 7 in)
Water volume37,794 megalitres (8.314×10^9 imp gal; 9.984×10^9 US gal)
Surface elevation69.5 metres (228 ft) AHD
References[1][2][3][4]

Lake Boga ( /ˈlk ˈbɡə/), a freshwater endorheic lake that is managed by Goulburn–Murray Water as a water storage, is part of the Victorian Mid Murray Storages, is located near Swan Hill in The Mallee region of Victoria, in southeastern Australia. The 940-hectare (2,300-acre) lake is situated about 19 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Swan Hill and adjacent to the town of the same name.[4]

During World War II, Lake Boga was used as a repair and service depot for flying boats at the Lake Boga Flying Boat Base which was established in June 1942 and closed in November 1947.

  1. ^ a b "Lake Boga (VIC)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  2. ^ "Lake Boga (entry )". VICNAMES. Government of Victoria.
  3. ^ "Map of Lake Boga, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Lake Boga: Recreational Guide" (PDF). Goulburn–Murray Water (PDF). October 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 March 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2014.