Arthurs Lake (Tasmania)
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LocationCentral Highlands, Tasmania
Primary inflowsUpper Lake River; Blue Lake; Sand Lake; Morass Marsh
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  Arthurs Lake Location of Arthurs Lake in Tasmania
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| Location | Central Highlands, Tasmania |
| Coordinates | 41°59′24″S 146°54′36″E / 41.99000°S 146.91000°E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Upper Lake River; Blue Lake; Sand Lake; Morass Marsh |
| Catchment area | 259 km2 (100 sq mi)[1] |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Managing agency | Hydro Tasmania; Inland Fisheries Service |
| Built | 1920s |
| Surface area | 645.9 ha (1,596 acres)[1] |
| Water volume | 511,390 megalitres (18,060×106 cu ft)[1] |
| Surface elevation | 952 metres (3,123 ft)[2] |
| Islands | Hawk; Brazendale; Neil; and Jenkins |
| References | [1][2] |
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.[3] The principal purpose of the lake is to support the generation of hydroelectricity.
