Reservoir · Tasmania · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Liapootah
24.3% full
Capacity
1.9 hm³
Volume stored
1 hm³
River
Nive River
Year completed
1960
Coordinates
42.318°S, 146.469°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
24.3%vs 7 days ago
+3.0%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+1.6%year-over-year
7-day trend
↑rising
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: 2026-07-28.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Lake Liapootah
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Liapootah is filled to 24.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 hm³ of water out of a maximum 2 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 3.0 percentage points, and it is 1.6 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Liapootah — 1091 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 6.2% (November 13, 2023) to a high of 33.4% (September 24, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around July.
The dam at Lake Liapootah was completed in 1960. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Nive River Basin basin at 42.318°S, 146.469°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 24.3%
- Water stored
- 1 hm³
- Total capacity
- 2 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 3.0 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 1.6 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Nive River
- River basin
- Nive River Basin
- Year completed
- 1960
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 42.318°S, 146.469°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 24.3% | 0 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 21.3% | 0 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 22.6% | 0 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 20.4% | 0 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 21.1% | 0 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 18.8% | 0 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 15.5% | 0 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 18.4% | 0 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 20.4% | 0 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 25.8% | 0 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 24.2% | 0 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 20.7% | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Liapootah?
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Liapootah is at 24.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Liapootah reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Lake Liapootah is low at 24.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Liapootah rising or falling?
The level at Lake Liapootah is rising — it gained 3.0 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Lake Liapootah hold?
Lake Liapootah has a total capacity of 2 hm³.
Where is Lake Liapootah reservoir located?
Lake Liapootah is located in Tasmania, Australia, within the Nive River Basin basin (coordinates 42.318°S, 146.469°E).
When was Lake Liapootah dam built?
The dam at Lake Liapootah was completed in 1960.
What is Lake Liapootah used for?
Lake Liapootah is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.