Reservoir · New South Wales · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Wetherell
54.7% full
Capacity
193.2 hm³
Volume stored
106 hm³
Coordinates
32.308°S, 142.577°E
Last updated
2026-07-29
Current fill
54.7%vs 7 days ago
+0.2%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+13.5%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 Wetherell
As of July 29, 2026, Lake Wetherell is filled to 54.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 106 hm³ of water out of a maximum 193 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 (+0.2 pts), and it is 13.5 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Wetherell — 1096 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 34.5% (April 17, 2026) to a high of 105.6% (September 23, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around April.
It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 54.7%
- Water stored
- 106 hm³
- Total capacity
- 193 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 13.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 32.308°S, 142.577°E
- Last updated
- July 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 54.7% | 106 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 54.5% | 105 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 54.3% | 105 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 53.9% | 104 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 53.6% | 104 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 53.3% | 103 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 53.0% | 102 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 52.8% | 102 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 52.4% | 101 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 52.0% | 101 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 51.6% | 100 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 51.2% | 99 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Wetherell?
As of July 29, 2026, Lake Wetherell is at 54.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 106 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Wetherell reservoir full?
No. As of July 29, 2026, Lake Wetherell is within its normal operating range at 54.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Wetherell rising or falling?
The level at Lake Wetherell has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.2 points).
How much water can Lake Wetherell hold?
Lake Wetherell has a total capacity of 193 hm³.
Where is Lake Wetherell reservoir located?
Lake Wetherell is located in New South Wales, Australia (coordinates 32.308°S, 142.577°E).
What is Lake Wetherell used for?
Lake Wetherell is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.