Arthurs Lake (Tasmania)
The Arthurs Lake is a man-made reservoir located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. The lake was created in the 1920s by the Hydro-Electric Commission of Tasmania damming the Upper Lake River, Blue Lake and Sand Lake as well as the Morass Marsh. The principal purpose of the lake is to support the generation of hydroelectricity.
| Arthurs Lake | |
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Arthurs Lake Location of Arthurs Lake in Tasmania | |
| Location | Central Highlands, Tasmania |
| Coordinates | 41°59′24″S 146°54′36″E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Upper Lake River; Blue Lake; Sand Lake; Morass Marsh |
| Catchment area | 259 km2 (100 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Managing agency | Hydro Tasmania; Inland Fisheries Service |
| Built | 1920s |
| Surface area | 645.9 ha (1,596 acres) |
| Water volume | 511,390 megalitres (18,060×106 cu ft) |
| Surface elevation | 952 metres (3,123 ft) |
| Islands | Hawk; Brazendale; Neil; and Jenkins |
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