Reservoir · Western Australia · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Canning
60.9% full
Capacity
90.4 hm³
Volume stored
55 hm³
River
Canning River
Year completed
1940
Coordinates
32.192°S, 116.153°E
Last updated
2026-07-26
Current fill
60.9%vs 7 days ago
+0.2%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+6.4%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: 2026-07-26.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Canning
As of July 26, 2026, Canning is filled to 60.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 55 hm³ of water out of a maximum 90 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.2 pts), and it is 6.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Canning — 1068 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 26, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 48.2% (May 22, 2024) to a high of 75.6% (November 2, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around May.
The dam at Canning was completed in 1940. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Canning River Basin basin at 32.192°S, 116.153°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 60.9%
- Water stored
- 55 hm³
- Total capacity
- 90 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 6.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Canning River
- River basin
- Canning River Basin
- Year completed
- 1940
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 32.192°S, 116.153°E
- Last updated
- July 26, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2026 | 60.9% | 55 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 60.7% | 55 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 60.4% | 55 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 60.2% | 54 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 60.1% | 54 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 59.9% | 54 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 59.6% | 54 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 59.4% | 54 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 59.3% | 54 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 58.9% | 53 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 58.6% | 53 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 58.5% | 53 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Canning?
As of July 26, 2026, Canning is at 60.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 55 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Canning reservoir full?
No. As of July 26, 2026, Canning is within its normal operating range at 60.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Canning rising or falling?
The level at Canning has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.2 points).
How much water can Canning hold?
Canning has a total capacity of 90 hm³.
Where is Canning reservoir located?
Canning is located in Western Australia, Australia, within the Canning River Basin basin (coordinates 32.192°S, 116.153°E).
When was Canning dam built?
The dam at Canning was completed in 1940.
What is Canning used for?
Canning is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.