Reservoir · Tasmania · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Meadowbank
47.9% full
Capacity
59.7 hm³
Volume stored
29 hm³
River
Derwent River
Year completed
1968
Coordinates
42.554°S, 146.760°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
47.9%vs 7 days ago
-0.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
+4.8%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: 2026-07-28.
Catchment Weather
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About Lake Meadowbank
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Meadowbank is filled to 47.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 29 hm³ of water out of a maximum 60 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.3 pts), and it is 4.8 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Meadowbank — 1095 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 4.8% (May 31, 2024) to a high of 48.8% (September 2, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around May.
The dam at Lake Meadowbank was completed in 1968. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Derwent River Basin basin at 42.554°S, 146.760°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 47.9%
- Water stored
- 29 hm³
- Total capacity
- 60 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 4.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Derwent River
- River basin
- Derwent River Basin
- Year completed
- 1968
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 42.554°S, 146.760°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 47.9% | 29 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 48.2% | 29 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 47.6% | 28 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 43.3% | 26 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 41.3% | 25 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 41.6% | 25 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 42.3% | 25 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 42.5% | 25 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 43.1% | 26 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 45.0% | 27 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 45.3% | 27 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 44.6% | 27 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Meadowbank?
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Meadowbank is at 47.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 29 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Meadowbank reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Lake Meadowbank is within its normal operating range at 47.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Meadowbank rising or falling?
The level at Lake Meadowbank has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.3 points).
How much water can Lake Meadowbank hold?
Lake Meadowbank has a total capacity of 60 hm³.
Where is Lake Meadowbank reservoir located?
Lake Meadowbank is located in Tasmania, Australia, within the Derwent River Basin basin (coordinates 42.554°S, 146.760°E).
When was Lake Meadowbank dam built?
The dam at Lake Meadowbank was completed in 1968.
What is Lake Meadowbank used for?
Lake Meadowbank is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.