At the time of its completion, the reservoir was hailed as an engineering marvel.
At a height of 36 meters, it was also the highest dam in Australia.
But what draws visitors to Barossa Reservoir is the unique acoustic effect of its curved wall.
This may well be folk lore but it adds some color to the dams history.
It is a popular destination for picnics and bird-watching.
Barossa Reservoir construction pictures.
Photos credit: SA Water
Sources:Wikipedia,Expedition Australia
