Reservoir · Tasmania · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Mackenzie
26.4% full
Capacity
20.2 hm³
Volume stored
5 hm³
River
Fisher River
Year completed
1972
Coordinates
41.676°S, 146.391°E
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
26.4%vs 7 days ago
-1.9%losing
vs 1 year ago
+14.4%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
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: 2026-06-09.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Lake Mackenzie
As of June 9, 2026, Lake Mackenzie is filled to 26.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 5 hm³ of water out of a maximum 20 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 1.9 percentage points, and it is 14.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Mackenzie — 1094 data points between June 12, 2023 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 5.9% (May 27, 2026) to a high of 98.2% (August 30, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around May.
The dam at Lake Mackenzie was completed in 1972. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Fisher River Basin basin at 41.676°S, 146.391°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 26.4%
- Water stored
- 5 hm³
- Total capacity
- 20 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.9 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 14.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Fisher River
- River basin
- Fisher River Basin
- Year completed
- 1972
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 41.676°S, 146.391°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 26.4% | 5 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 28.3% | 6 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 29.9% | 6 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 31.0% | 6 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 30.4% | 6 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 29.0% | 6 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 25.8% | 5 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 15.0% | 3 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 9.9% | 2 |
| 31 May 2026 | 9.1% | 2 |
| 30 May 2026 | 7.8% | 2 |
| 29 May 2026 | 7.7% | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Mackenzie?
As of June 9, 2026, Lake Mackenzie is at 26.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 5 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Mackenzie reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Lake Mackenzie is low at 26.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Mackenzie rising or falling?
The level at Lake Mackenzie is falling — it dropped 1.9 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Lake Mackenzie hold?
Lake Mackenzie has a total capacity of 20 hm³.
Where is Lake Mackenzie reservoir located?
Lake Mackenzie is located in Tasmania, Australia, within the Fisher River Basin basin (coordinates 41.676°S, 146.391°E).
When was Lake Mackenzie dam built?
The dam at Lake Mackenzie was completed in 1972.
What is Lake Mackenzie used for?
Lake Mackenzie is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.