Reservoir · South Australia · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Albert
94.0% full
Capacity
279.6 hm³
Volume stored
263 hm³
River
River Murray
Coordinates
35.619°S, 139.284°E
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
94.0%vs 7 days ago
+0.6%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+1.5%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: 2026-06-10.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Lake Albert
As of June 10, 2026, Lake Albert is filled to 94.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 263 hm³ of water out of a maximum 280 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.6 pts), and it is 1.5 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Albert — 1095 data points between June 12, 2023 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 77.8% (April 2, 2025) to a high of 110.8% (September 3, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around March.
It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the River Murray Basin basin at 35.619°S, 139.284°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 94.0%
- Water stored
- 263 hm³
- Total capacity
- 280 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 1.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- River Murray
- River basin
- River Murray Basin
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 35.619°S, 139.284°E
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 94.0% | 263 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 93.4% | 261 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 93.1% | 260 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 93.1% | 260 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 94.4% | 264 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 96.3% | 269 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 96.9% | 271 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 95.5% | 267 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 94.0% | 263 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 93.1% | 260 |
| 31 May 2026 | 92.2% | 258 |
| 30 May 2026 | 91.2% | 255 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Albert?
As of June 10, 2026, Lake Albert is at 94.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 263 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Albert reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Lake Albert is high at 94.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Albert rising or falling?
The level at Lake Albert has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.6 points).
How much water can Lake Albert hold?
Lake Albert has a total capacity of 280 hm³.
Where is Lake Albert reservoir located?
Lake Albert is located in South Australia, Australia, within the River Murray Basin basin (coordinates 35.619°S, 139.284°E).
What is Lake Albert used for?
Lake Albert is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.