Lake Pedder, Artificial reservoir in southwestern Tasmania, Australia.
The water body extends across 242 square kilometers with depths reaching 43 meters, contained by three dams: Serpentine, Scotts Peak, and Edgar.
The original glacial lake, formed 10,000 years ago, underwent transformation in 1972 when authorities dammed the Serpentine and Huon rivers for hydroelectric generation.
The name honors Sir John Pedder, Tasmania's first Chief Justice, while the lake's flooding sparked the formation of the world's first Green political party.
The reservoir currently generates three percent of Tasmania's electrical power through the Gordon Dam and Power Station system.
The submerged original lake remains intact beneath 15 meters of water, with multiple species, including the Lake Pedder earthworm, disappearing after the flooding.
Location: Tasmania
Elevation above the sea: 304 m
GPS coordinates: -42.93333,146.13333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26
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