Reservoir · Tasmania · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Gordon
51.9% full
Capacity
12,359.1 hm³
Volume stored
6418 hm³
River
Gordon River
Year completed
1974
Coordinates
42.717°S, 146.171°E
Last updated
2026-07-27
Current fill
51.9%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+1.8%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: Bureau of Meteorology — Water Data Online (KiWIS) — daily mean storage volume, quality-controlled. Capacity from the BOM Water Storages ArcGIS layer (total design capacity in ML). Last reading: 2026-07-27.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Lake Gordon
As of July 27, 2026, Lake Gordon is filled to 51.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 6,418 hm³ of water out of a maximum 12,359 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 11,147 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.1 pts), and it is 1.8 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Gordon — 1094 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 33.4% (July 30, 2023) to a high of 54.8% (January 11, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around January and at its lowest around August.
The dam at Lake Gordon was completed in 1974. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Gordon River Basin basin at 42.717°S, 146.171°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 51.9%
- Water stored
- 6,418 hm³
- Total capacity
- 12,359 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 11,147 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 1.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Gordon River
- River basin
- Gordon River Basin
- Year completed
- 1974
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 42.717°S, 146.171°E
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 51.9% | 6,418 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 51.8% | 6,396 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 51.5% | 6,366 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 51.2% | 6,326 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 51.0% | 6,308 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 50.9% | 6,294 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 50.8% | 6,283 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 50.8% | 6,275 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 50.7% | 6,272 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 50.7% | 6,268 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 50.7% | 6,264 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 50.6% | 6,260 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Gordon?
As of July 27, 2026, Lake Gordon is at 51.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 6,418 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Gordon reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Lake Gordon is within its normal operating range at 51.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Gordon rising or falling?
The level at Lake Gordon has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.1 points).
How much water can Lake Gordon hold?
Lake Gordon has a total capacity of 12,359 hm³, of which about 11,147 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Lake Gordon reservoir located?
Lake Gordon is located in Tasmania, Australia, within the Gordon River Basin basin (coordinates 42.717°S, 146.171°E).
When was Lake Gordon dam built?
The dam at Lake Gordon was completed in 1974.
What is Lake Gordon used for?
Lake Gordon is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.