Reservoir · New South Wales · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Cargelligo
73.7% full
Capacity
36.5 hm³
Volume stored
27 hm³
Coordinates
33.287°S, 146.409°E
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
73.7%vs 7 days ago
+0.4%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+5.9%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 Cargelligo
As of June 10, 2026, Lake Cargelligo is filled to 73.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 27 hm³ of water out of a maximum 37 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 30 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.4 pts), and it is 5.9 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Cargelligo — 1093 data points between June 12, 2023 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 55.0% (February 3, 2026) to a high of 100.4% (May 5, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around September.
It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 73.7%
- Water stored
- 27 hm³
- Total capacity
- 37 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 30 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.4 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 5.9 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 33.287°S, 146.409°E
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 73.7% | 27 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 73.3% | 27 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 72.8% | 27 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 72.4% | 26 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 72.0% | 26 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 71.5% | 26 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 71.2% | 26 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 70.7% | 26 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 70.4% | 26 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 70.0% | 26 |
| 31 May 2026 | 69.5% | 25 |
| 30 May 2026 | 69.2% | 25 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Cargelligo?
As of June 10, 2026, Lake Cargelligo is at 73.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 27 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Cargelligo reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Lake Cargelligo is within its normal operating range at 73.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Cargelligo rising or falling?
The level at Lake Cargelligo has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.4 points).
How much water can Lake Cargelligo hold?
Lake Cargelligo has a total capacity of 37 hm³, of which about 30 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Lake Cargelligo reservoir located?
Lake Cargelligo is located in New South Wales, Australia (coordinates 33.287°S, 146.409°E).
What is Lake Cargelligo used for?
Lake Cargelligo is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.