Reservoir · Victoria · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Narracan
77.0% full
Capacity
7.2 hm³
Volume stored
6 hm³
River
Latrobe River
Year completed
1961
Coordinates
38.158°S, 146.311°E
Last updated
2026-07-29
Current fill
77.0%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
+4.8%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: 2026-07-29.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Lake Narracan
As of July 29, 2026, Lake Narracan is filled to 77.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 6 hm³ of water out of a maximum 7 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 4.8 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Narracan — 1073 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 28.3% (May 29, 2025) to a high of 88.0% (May 8, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around November and at its lowest around June.
The dam at Lake Narracan was completed in 1961. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Latrobe River Basin basin at 38.158°S, 146.311°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 77.0%
- Water stored
- 6 hm³
- Total capacity
- 7 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 4.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Latrobe River
- River basin
- Latrobe River Basin
- Year completed
- 1961
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 38.158°S, 146.311°E
- Last updated
- July 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 77.0% | 6 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 77.0% | 6 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 76.2% | 6 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 76.7% | 6 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 76.8% | 6 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 76.5% | 6 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 75.1% | 5 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 74.6% | 5 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 74.2% | 5 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 74.8% | 5 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 75.4% | 5 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 75.6% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Narracan?
As of July 29, 2026, Lake Narracan is at 77.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 6 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Narracan reservoir full?
No. As of July 29, 2026, Lake Narracan is within its normal operating range at 77.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Narracan rising or falling?
The level at Lake Narracan has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Lake Narracan hold?
Lake Narracan has a total capacity of 7 hm³.
Where is Lake Narracan reservoir located?
Lake Narracan is located in Victoria, Australia, within the Latrobe River Basin basin (coordinates 38.158°S, 146.311°E).
When was Lake Narracan dam built?
The dam at Lake Narracan was completed in 1961.
What is Lake Narracan used for?
Lake Narracan is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.