Reservoir · New South Wales · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Jindabyne
74.5% full
Capacity
689.8 hm³
Volume stored
514 hm³
River
Snowy River
Year completed
1967
Coordinates
36.374°S, 148.626°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
74.5%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
+8.4%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
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About Lake Jindabyne
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Jindabyne is filled to 74.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 514 hm³ of water out of a maximum 690 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 389 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.2 pts), and it is 8.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Jindabyne — 1095 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 51.2% (April 21, 2025) to a high of 78.7% (October 10, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around May.
The dam at Lake Jindabyne was completed in 1967. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Snowy River Basin basin at 36.374°S, 148.626°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 74.5%
- Water stored
- 514 hm³
- Total capacity
- 690 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 389 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 8.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Snowy River
- River basin
- Snowy River Basin
- Year completed
- 1967
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 36.374°S, 148.626°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 74.5% | 514 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 74.7% | 515 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 74.8% | 516 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 74.8% | 516 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 75.0% | 517 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 75.0% | 517 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 75.0% | 517 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 75.0% | 518 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 74.9% | 517 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 74.9% | 517 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 74.8% | 516 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 74.7% | 515 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Jindabyne?
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Jindabyne is at 74.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 514 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Jindabyne reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Lake Jindabyne is within its normal operating range at 74.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Jindabyne rising or falling?
The level at Lake Jindabyne has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can Lake Jindabyne hold?
Lake Jindabyne has a total capacity of 690 hm³, of which about 389 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Lake Jindabyne reservoir located?
Lake Jindabyne is located in New South Wales, Australia, within the Snowy River Basin basin (coordinates 36.374°S, 148.626°E).
When was Lake Jindabyne dam built?
The dam at Lake Jindabyne was completed in 1967.
What is Lake Jindabyne used for?
Lake Jindabyne is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.