Reservoir · New South Wales · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Victoria
62.0% full
Capacity
676.6 hm³
Volume stored
420 hm³
River
Off-stream
Coordinates
33.991°S, 141.276°E
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
62.0%vs 7 days ago
+0.5%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+11.3%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 Victoria
As of June 10, 2026, Lake Victoria is filled to 62.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 420 hm³ of water out of a maximum 677 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 577 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.5 pts), and it is 11.3 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Victoria — 1085 data points between June 12, 2023 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 30.5% (March 31, 2025) to a high of 99.2% (February 14, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around November and at its lowest around April.
It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Off-stream Basin basin at 33.991°S, 141.276°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 62.0%
- Water stored
- 420 hm³
- Total capacity
- 677 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 577 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.5 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 11.3 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Off-stream
- River basin
- Off-stream Basin
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 33.991°S, 141.276°E
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 62.0% | 420 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 61.5% | 416 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 61.0% | 413 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 60.5% | 409 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 59.9% | 405 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 59.4% | 402 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 57.9% | 392 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 57.4% | 388 |
| 31 May 2026 | 56.8% | 384 |
| 30 May 2026 | 56.2% | 380 |
| 29 May 2026 | 55.5% | 375 |
| 28 May 2026 | 54.7% | 370 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Victoria?
As of June 10, 2026, Lake Victoria is at 62.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 420 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Victoria reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Lake Victoria is within its normal operating range at 62.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Victoria rising or falling?
The level at Lake Victoria has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.5 points).
How much water can Lake Victoria hold?
Lake Victoria has a total capacity of 677 hm³, of which about 577 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Lake Victoria reservoir located?
Lake Victoria is located in New South Wales, Australia, within the Off-stream Basin basin (coordinates 33.991°S, 141.276°E).
What is Lake Victoria used for?
Lake Victoria is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.