Reservoir · Victoria · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Eildon
51.4% full
Capacity
3,334.2 hm³
Volume stored
1713 hm³
River
Goulburn River
Year completed
1956
Coordinates
37.241°S, 146.083°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
51.4%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+10.1%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: 2026-07-28.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Lake Eildon
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Eildon is filled to 51.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1,713 hm³ of water out of a maximum 3,334 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 3,250 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.1 pts), and it is 10.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Eildon — 1067 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 40.3% (May 6, 2026) to a high of 100.6% (October 7, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around June.
The dam at Lake Eildon was completed in 1956. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Goulburn River Basin basin at 37.241°S, 146.083°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 51.4%
- Water stored
- 1,713 hm³
- Total capacity
- 3,334 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 3,250 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 10.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Goulburn River
- River basin
- Goulburn River Basin
- Year completed
- 1956
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 37.241°S, 146.083°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 51.4% | 1,713 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 51.3% | 1,710 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 51.3% | 1,710 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 51.2% | 1,708 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 51.1% | 1,705 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 50.9% | 1,698 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 50.7% | 1,692 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 50.5% | 1,685 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 50.3% | 1,678 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 50.1% | 1,671 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 49.9% | 1,662 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 49.6% | 1,653 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Eildon?
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Eildon is at 51.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 1,713 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Eildon reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Lake Eildon is within its normal operating range at 51.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Eildon rising or falling?
The level at Lake Eildon has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.1 points).
How much water can Lake Eildon hold?
Lake Eildon has a total capacity of 3,334 hm³, of which about 3,250 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Lake Eildon reservoir located?
Lake Eildon is located in Victoria, Australia, within the Goulburn River Basin basin (coordinates 37.241°S, 146.083°E).
When was Lake Eildon dam built?
The dam at Lake Eildon was completed in 1956.
What is Lake Eildon used for?
Lake Eildon is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.