Reservoir · New South Wales · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Copeton
60.7% full
Capacity
1,361.4 hm³
Volume stored
826 hm³
Coordinates
29.916°S, 150.978°E
Last updated
2026-07-29
Current fill
60.7%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-0.3%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 Copeton
As of July 29, 2026, Copeton is filled to 60.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 826 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,361 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 1,343 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it sits close to where it was a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Copeton — 1096 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 51.5% (March 26, 2025) to a high of 92.1% (July 30, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around March.
It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 60.7%
- Water stored
- 826 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,361 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1,343 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 0.3 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 29.916°S, 150.978°E
- Last updated
- July 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 60.7% | 826 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 60.7% | 826 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 60.7% | 827 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 60.7% | 827 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 60.7% | 827 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 60.7% | 827 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 60.8% | 827 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 60.8% | 827 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 60.8% | 827 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 60.8% | 827 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 60.8% | 827 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 60.8% | 827 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Copeton?
As of July 29, 2026, Copeton is at 60.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 826 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Copeton reservoir full?
No. As of July 29, 2026, Copeton is within its normal operating range at 60.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Copeton rising or falling?
The level at Copeton has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Copeton hold?
Copeton has a total capacity of 1,361 hm³, of which about 1,343 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Copeton reservoir located?
Copeton is located in New South Wales, Australia (coordinates 29.916°S, 150.978°E).
What is Copeton used for?
Copeton is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.