Reservoir · South Australia · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Barossa
94.7% full
Capacity
4.4 hm³
Volume stored
4 hm³
River
Off-stream
Year completed
1902
Coordinates
34.652°S, 138.848°E
Last updated
2026-07-25
Current fill
94.7%vs 7 days ago
+0.6%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+5.9%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: 2026-07-25.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Barossa
As of July 25, 2026, Barossa is filled to 94.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 4 hm³ of water out of a maximum 4 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.6 pts), and it is 5.9 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Barossa — 1091 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 25, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 84.6% (June 12, 2026) to a high of 95.2% (February 4, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around July and at its lowest around June.
The dam at Barossa was completed in 1902. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Off-stream Basin basin at 34.652°S, 138.848°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 94.7%
- Water stored
- 4 hm³
- Total capacity
- 4 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 5.9 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Off-stream
- River basin
- Off-stream Basin
- Year completed
- 1902
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 34.652°S, 138.848°E
- Last updated
- July 25, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2026 | 94.7% | 4 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 94.1% | 4 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 93.1% | 4 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 92.0% | 4 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 91.3% | 4 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 91.1% | 4 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 91.6% | 4 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 91.7% | 4 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 91.4% | 4 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 91.5% | 4 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 92.1% | 4 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 92.7% | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Barossa?
As of July 25, 2026, Barossa is at 94.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 4 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Barossa reservoir full?
No. As of July 25, 2026, Barossa is high at 94.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Barossa rising or falling?
The level at Barossa has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.6 points).
How much water can Barossa hold?
Barossa has a total capacity of 4 hm³.
Where is Barossa reservoir located?
Barossa is located in South Australia, Australia, within the Off-stream Basin basin (coordinates 34.652°S, 138.848°E).
When was Barossa dam built?
The dam at Barossa was completed in 1902.
What is Barossa used for?
Barossa is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.