Track water storage, capacity and historical trends for major reservoirs in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and beyond.
Cluny Lagoon is currently operating near maximum storage limits. Standing at an impressive 96.9%, the total volume sits at 5 GL. This near-full status guarantees strong water availability for local communities and agriculture.
Fed primarily by the Derwent River, this reservoir plays a critical role in the Tasmania drainage division. Managing the flow from the Derwent River ensures that downstream agricultural zones receive consistent supply. Catchment dynamics in the Tasmania are deeply influenced by the retention capacity of Cluny Lagoon.
Agriculture in the surrounding areas of Tasmania depends heavily on the water security provided by Cluny Lagoon. Irrigation allocations are directly tied to these storage metrics. Without the buffer provided by this massive 5 GL storage, regional farming would face extreme volatility.
The surrounding catchment of Cluny Lagoon also supports diverse local flora and fauna. During periods of healthy water levels, the area often sees an increase in recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. Authorities must constantly balance the need for human water consumption with the ecological necessity of maintaining healthy river systems downstream.
Cooler current temperatures of 11°C help minimize evaporation losses across the reservoir. With raining conditions and 0.1mm of rain, the surrounding drainage basin is currently being naturally irrigated.
The Bureau of Meteorology's climate outlooks will play a pivotal role in predicting the future inflows for this catchment. Continuous telemetry and advanced hydrological modeling are employed to forecast storage changes. Resilience against extreme weather events remains the ultimate goal for the managers of this critical infrastructure.