Reservoir · Tasmania · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Newton
21.6% full
Capacity
6.3 hm³
Volume stored
1 hm³
River
Newton Creek
Year completed
1990
Coordinates
41.915°S, 145.561°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
21.6%vs 7 days ago
-6.9%losing
vs 1 year ago
+15.9%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: 2026-07-28.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Lake Newton
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Newton is filled to 21.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 hm³ of water out of a maximum 6 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 3 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 6.9 percentage points, and it is 15.9 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Newton — 1084 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 0.0% (March 21, 2026) to a high of 36.0% (September 2, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around January.
The dam at Lake Newton was completed in 1990. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Newton Creek Basin basin at 41.915°S, 145.561°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 21.6%
- Water stored
- 1 hm³
- Total capacity
- 6 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 3 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 6.9 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 15.9 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Newton Creek
- River basin
- Newton Creek Basin
- Year completed
- 1990
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 41.915°S, 145.561°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 21.6% | 1 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 28.5% | 2 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 33.2% | 2 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 34.8% | 2 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 20.2% | 1 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 16.1% | 1 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 8.5% | 1 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 1.8% | 0 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 0.2% | 0 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 5.5% | 0 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 12.0% | 1 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 17.5% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Newton?
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Newton is at 21.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Newton reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Lake Newton is low at 21.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Newton rising or falling?
The level at Lake Newton is falling — it dropped 6.9 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Lake Newton hold?
Lake Newton has a total capacity of 6 hm³, of which about 3 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Lake Newton reservoir located?
Lake Newton is located in Tasmania, Australia, within the Newton Creek Basin basin (coordinates 41.915°S, 145.561°E).
When was Lake Newton dam built?
The dam at Lake Newton was completed in 1990.
What is Lake Newton used for?
Lake Newton is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.