Track water storage, capacity and historical trends for major reservoirs in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and beyond.
Arthurs Lake is currently exhibiting average water retention levels. Sitting at 45.7%, the total stored volume is 511 GL. While adequate, continuous monitoring is standard procedure for this catchment.
Fed primarily by the Upper Lake River, this reservoir plays a critical role in the Tasmania drainage division. Hydrological health in this specific drainage basin is vital for downstream ecosystems. The Tasmania region relies heavily on the seasonal inflows captured here.
Beyond standard municipal supply, Arthurs Lake is a vital asset for the regional agricultural economy in Tasmania. Farmers and agribusinesses monitor these levels closely to plan their seasonal crop yields. Without the buffer provided by this massive 511 GL storage, regional farming would face extreme volatility.
The surrounding catchment of Arthurs Lake also supports diverse local flora and fauna. When capacity allows, Arthurs Lake becomes a hub for regional tourism and water sports. However, environmental flow releases must be carefully balanced to protect downstream river health.
Cooler current temperatures of 7°C help minimize evaporation losses across the reservoir. With 0mm of recent rainfall and clear sky skies, the catchment is relatively dry today.
The Bureau of Meteorology's climate outlooks will play a pivotal role in predicting the future inflows for this catchment. Continuous telemetry and advanced hydrological modeling are employed to forecast storage changes. Resilience against extreme weather events remains the ultimate goal for the managers of this critical infrastructure.