Reservoir · New South Wales · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Victoria
92.9% full
Capacity
676.6 hm³
Volume stored
629 hm³
River
Off-stream
Coordinates
33.991°S, 141.276°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
92.9%vs 7 days ago
+0.4%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+32.4%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
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Lake Victoria
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Victoria is filled to 92.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 629 hm³ of water out of a maximum 677 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 577 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.4 pts), and it is 32.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Victoria — 1095 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 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
- 92.9%
- Water stored
- 629 hm³
- Total capacity
- 677 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 577 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.4 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 32.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Off-stream
- River basin
- Off-stream Basin
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 33.991°S, 141.276°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 92.9% | 629 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 92.5% | 626 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 92.0% | 622 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 91.5% | 619 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 91.0% | 616 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 90.4% | 612 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 89.8% | 608 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 89.2% | 604 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 88.6% | 599 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 87.9% | 595 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 87.3% | 591 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 86.6% | 586 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Victoria?
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Victoria is at 92.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 629 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Victoria reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Lake Victoria is high at 92.9% 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 (+0.4 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.