Reservoir · New South Wales · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Avon
95.1% full
Capacity
214.4 hm³
Volume stored
204 hm³
River
Avon River
Year completed
1928
Coordinates
34.462°S, 150.712°E
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
95.1%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-1.9%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: Bureau of Meteorology — Water Data Online (KiWIS) — daily mean storage volume, quality-controlled. Capacity from the BOM Water Storages ArcGIS layer (total design capacity in ML). Last reading: 2026-06-10.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -34.462, 150.712 · Open in Google Maps
About Avon
As of June 10, 2026, Avon is filled to 95.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 204 hm³ of water out of a maximum 214 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 147 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 1.9 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Avon — 1095 data points between June 12, 2023 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 82.7% (April 4, 2024) to a high of 100.0% (May 14, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around December.
The dam at Avon was completed in 1928. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Avon River Basin basin at 34.462°S, 150.712°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 95.1%
- Water stored
- 204 hm³
- Total capacity
- 214 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 147 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 1.9 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Avon River
- River basin
- Avon River Basin
- Year completed
- 1928
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 34.462°S, 150.712°E
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 95.1% | 204 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 95.1% | 204 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 95.2% | 204 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 95.2% | 204 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 95.3% | 204 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 95.3% | 204 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 95.4% | 204 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 95.5% | 205 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 95.5% | 205 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 95.6% | 205 |
| 31 May 2026 | 95.7% | 205 |
| 30 May 2026 | 95.7% | 205 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Avon?
As of June 10, 2026, Avon is at 95.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 204 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Avon reservoir full?
Avon is essentially full, sitting at 95.1% of capacity as of June 10, 2026.
Is the water level at Avon rising or falling?
The level at Avon has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Avon hold?
Avon has a total capacity of 214 hm³, of which about 147 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Avon reservoir located?
Avon is located in New South Wales, Australia, within the Avon River Basin basin (coordinates 34.462°S, 150.712°E).
When was Avon dam built?
The dam at Avon was completed in 1928.
What is Avon used for?
Avon is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.