Reservoir · Victoria · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Cardinia
60.7% full
Capacity
289 hm³
Volume stored
175 hm³
River
Off-stream
Year completed
1973
Coordinates
37.967°S, 145.403°E
Last updated
2026-07-27
Current fill
60.7%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+3.1%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: 2026-07-27.
Catchment Weather
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About Cardinia
As of July 27, 2026, Cardinia is filled to 60.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 175 hm³ of water out of a maximum 289 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 287 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.1 pts), and it is 3.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Cardinia — 1060 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 57.4% (June 2, 2026) to a high of 87.3% (January 11, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around January and at its lowest around June.
The dam at Cardinia was completed in 1973. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Off-stream Basin basin at 37.967°S, 145.403°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 60.7%
- Water stored
- 175 hm³
- Total capacity
- 289 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 287 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 3.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Off-stream
- River basin
- Off-stream Basin
- Year completed
- 1973
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 37.967°S, 145.403°E
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 60.7% | 175 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 60.6% | 175 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 60.5% | 175 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 60.4% | 175 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 60.4% | 174 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 60.3% | 174 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 60.3% | 174 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 60.2% | 174 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 60.2% | 174 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 60.1% | 174 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 60.1% | 174 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 60.0% | 173 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Cardinia?
As of July 27, 2026, Cardinia is at 60.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 175 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Cardinia reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Cardinia is within its normal operating range at 60.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Cardinia rising or falling?
The level at Cardinia has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.1 points).
How much water can Cardinia hold?
Cardinia has a total capacity of 289 hm³, of which about 287 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Cardinia reservoir located?
Cardinia is located in Victoria, Australia, within the Off-stream Basin basin (coordinates 37.967°S, 145.403°E).
When was Cardinia dam built?
The dam at Cardinia was completed in 1973.
What is Cardinia used for?
Cardinia is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.