Reservoir · Australian Capital Territory · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Bendora
94.9% full
Capacity
11.5 hm³
Volume stored
11 hm³
River
Cotter River
Year completed
1961
Coordinates
35.456°S, 148.826°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
94.9%vs 7 days ago
-0.9%losing
vs 1 year ago
-5.1%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: 2026-07-28.
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About Bendora
As of July 28, 2026, Bendora is filled to 94.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 11 hm³ of water out of a maximum 12 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.9 pts), and it is 5.1 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Bendora — 1095 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 76.0% (April 20, 2025) to a high of 100.0% (July 31, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around April.
The dam at Bendora was completed in 1961. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Cotter River Basin basin at 35.456°S, 148.826°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 94.9%
- Water stored
- 11 hm³
- Total capacity
- 12 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.9 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 5.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Cotter River
- River basin
- Cotter River Basin
- Year completed
- 1961
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 35.456°S, 148.826°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 94.9% | 11 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 95.8% | 11 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 96.7% | 11 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 97.1% | 11 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 97.0% | 11 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 96.9% | 11 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 97.1% | 11 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 97.6% | 11 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 98.0% | 11 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 98.5% | 11 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 98.9% | 11 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 98.9% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bendora?
As of July 28, 2026, Bendora is at 94.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 11 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Bendora reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Bendora is high at 94.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Bendora rising or falling?
The level at Bendora has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.9 points).
How much water can Bendora hold?
Bendora has a total capacity of 12 hm³.
Where is Bendora reservoir located?
Bendora is located in Australian Capital Territory, Australia, within the Cotter River Basin basin (coordinates 35.456°S, 148.826°E).
When was Bendora dam built?
The dam at Bendora was completed in 1961.
What is Bendora used for?
Bendora is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.