Tareelaroi Weir
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| Tareelaroi Weir | |
|---|---|
  Tareelaroi Weir Location of the Tareelaroi Weir in New South Wales | |
| Country | Australia |
| Location | North West Slopes, New South Wales |
| Coordinates | 29°26′46″S 150°01′53″E / 29.44611°S 150.03139°E |
| Purpose | Flood control |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | State Water Corporation |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Weir |
| Impounds | Gwydir River |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 2,500 ML (88×106 cu ft) |
The Tareelaroi Weir is a weir across the Gwydir River, located in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia. The principal purpose of the weir is to mitigate the flow of water, especially in times of peak flows. The impounded reservoir is also called the Tareelaroi Weir.
