Lake Mackintosh

Lake Mackintosh is a 17.5-kilometre-long (10.9 mi) reservoir with a surface area of 3,100-hectare (7,700-acre) that forms part of the Pieman power development running north–south past Mount Farrell, adjacent to the town of Tullah in Tasmania.

Lake Mackintosh
Lake Mackintosh
Map showing Lake Mackintosh in Tasmania
LocationTullah, Tasmania
Coordinates41°41′S 145°40′E
TypeReservoir
Part ofPieman power development
River sources
  • Mackintosh Creek
  • Fury River
  • Southwell River
  • Sophia River
  • Brougham River
  • Mackintosh River
Basin countriesAustralia
First flooded1980s
Max. length17.5 km (10.9 mi)
Max. width3.5 km (2.2 mi)
Surface area3,100 ha (7,700 acres)
Max. depth65 m (213 ft)
Shore length183 km (52 mi)
Surface elevation229.5 m (753 ft) AHD
Islands3 large, 5 small islets
References
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.
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