Reservoir · Tasmania · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Plimsoll
53.5% full
Capacity
36.2 hm³
Volume stored
19 hm³
Coordinates
41.888°S, 145.615°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
53.5%vs 7 days ago
+2.9%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+18.1%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
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About Lake Plimsoll
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Plimsoll is filled to 53.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 19 hm³ of water out of a maximum 36 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 32 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 2.9 percentage points, and it is 18.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Plimsoll — 1095 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 0.4% (October 28, 2024) to a high of 66.7% (September 2, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 53.5%
- Water stored
- 19 hm³
- Total capacity
- 36 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 32 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 2.9 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 18.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 41.888°S, 145.615°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 53.5% | 19 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 50.6% | 18 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 50.3% | 18 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 45.7% | 17 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 37.4% | 14 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 33.4% | 12 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 30.6% | 11 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 28.6% | 10 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 33.8% | 12 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 39.5% | 14 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 42.9% | 16 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 40.9% | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Plimsoll?
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Plimsoll is at 53.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 19 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Plimsoll reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Lake Plimsoll is within its normal operating range at 53.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Plimsoll rising or falling?
The level at Lake Plimsoll is rising — it gained 2.9 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Lake Plimsoll hold?
Lake Plimsoll has a total capacity of 36 hm³, of which about 32 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Lake Plimsoll reservoir located?
Lake Plimsoll is located in Tasmania, Australia (coordinates 41.888°S, 145.615°E).
What is Lake Plimsoll used for?
Lake Plimsoll is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.