Reservoir · South Australia · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Kangaroo Creek
54.8% full
Capacity
18.7 hm³
Volume stored
10 hm³
River
River Torrens
Year completed
1969
Coordinates
34.864°S, 138.786°E
Last updated
2026-07-25
Current fill
54.8%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
+18.1%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: 2026-07-25.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Kangaroo Creek
As of July 25, 2026, Kangaroo Creek is filled to 54.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 10 hm³ of water out of a maximum 19 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 (+0.0 pts), and it is 18.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Kangaroo Creek — 1090 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 25, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 12.1% (May 25, 2025) to a high of 81.7% (August 30, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around December and at its lowest around May.
The dam at Kangaroo Creek was completed in 1969. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the River Torrens Basin basin at 34.864°S, 138.786°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 54.8%
- Water stored
- 10 hm³
- Total capacity
- 19 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 18.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- River Torrens
- River basin
- River Torrens Basin
- Year completed
- 1969
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 34.864°S, 138.786°E
- Last updated
- July 25, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2026 | 54.8% | 10 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 54.8% | 10 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 54.7% | 10 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 54.5% | 10 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 54.4% | 10 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 54.3% | 10 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 54.0% | 10 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 53.8% | 10 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 53.6% | 10 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 53.2% | 10 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 52.4% | 10 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 50.8% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kangaroo Creek?
As of July 25, 2026, Kangaroo Creek is at 54.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 10 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Kangaroo Creek reservoir full?
No. As of July 25, 2026, Kangaroo Creek is within its normal operating range at 54.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Kangaroo Creek rising or falling?
The level at Kangaroo Creek has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Kangaroo Creek hold?
Kangaroo Creek has a total capacity of 19 hm³.
Where is Kangaroo Creek reservoir located?
Kangaroo Creek is located in South Australia, Australia, within the River Torrens Basin basin (coordinates 34.864°S, 138.786°E).
When was Kangaroo Creek dam built?
The dam at Kangaroo Creek was completed in 1969.
What is Kangaroo Creek used for?
Kangaroo Creek is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.