Reservoir · Victoria · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Nillahcootie
Current fill: N/A
Capacity
40.4 hm³
Volume stored
N/A
River
Broken River
Year completed
1967
Coordinates
36.884°S, 146.003°E
Not currently reporting
The most recent reading for this reservoir is from 2025-08-10, more than 45 days ago, so the current fill is shown as N/A. The history below reflects that older reading.
Current fill
N/Avs 7 days ago
N/Avs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
N/AData 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).
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -36.884, 146.003 · Open in Google Maps
About Lake Nillahcootie
The dam at Lake Nillahcootie was completed in 1967. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Broken River Basin basin at 36.884°S, 146.003°E.
Key facts
- Total capacity
- 40 hm³
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Broken River
- River basin
- Broken River Basin
- Year completed
- 1967
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 36.884°S, 146.003°E
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2025 | 62.0% | 25 |
| 9 Aug 2025 | 61.9% | 25 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | 61.8% | 25 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | 61.7% | 25 |
| 14 Jun 2025 | 38.6% | 16 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 39.2% | 16 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 40.6% | 16 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | 82.2% | 33 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | 82.3% | 33 |
| 15 Oct 2024 | 82.3% | 33 |
| 14 Oct 2024 | 82.4% | 33 |
| 13 Oct 2024 | 82.4% | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
How much water can Lake Nillahcootie hold?
Lake Nillahcootie has a total capacity of 40 hm³.
Where is Lake Nillahcootie reservoir located?
Lake Nillahcootie is located in Victoria, Australia, within the Broken River Basin basin (coordinates 36.884°S, 146.003°E).
When was Lake Nillahcootie dam built?
The dam at Lake Nillahcootie was completed in 1967.
What is Lake Nillahcootie used for?
Lake Nillahcootie is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.