Reservoir · New South Wales · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Chaffey
91.7% full
Capacity
102.9 hm³
Volume stored
94 hm³
Coordinates
31.357°S, 151.127°E
Last updated
2026-07-29
Current fill
91.7%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
+1.8%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: 2026-07-29.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Chaffey
As of July 29, 2026, Chaffey is filled to 91.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 94 hm³ of water out of a maximum 103 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 101 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 1.8 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Chaffey — 1096 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 81.4% (May 28, 2024) to a high of 105.5% (August 3, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around May.
It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 91.7%
- Water stored
- 94 hm³
- Total capacity
- 103 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 101 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 1.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 31.357°S, 151.127°E
- Last updated
- July 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 91.7% | 94 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 91.7% | 94 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 91.7% | 94 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 91.7% | 94 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 91.7% | 94 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 91.6% | 94 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 91.6% | 94 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 91.6% | 94 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 91.6% | 94 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 91.6% | 94 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 91.6% | 94 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 91.6% | 94 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Chaffey?
As of July 29, 2026, Chaffey is at 91.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 94 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Chaffey reservoir full?
No. As of July 29, 2026, Chaffey is high at 91.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Chaffey rising or falling?
The level at Chaffey has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Chaffey hold?
Chaffey has a total capacity of 103 hm³, of which about 101 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Chaffey reservoir located?
Chaffey is located in New South Wales, Australia (coordinates 31.357°S, 151.127°E).
What is Chaffey used for?
Chaffey is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.