Reservoir · Victoria · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lal Lal
47.9% full
Capacity
59.5 hm³
Volume stored
29 hm³
River
West Moorabool River
Year completed
1972
Coordinates
37.658°S, 144.059°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
47.9%vs 7 days ago
+0.2%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+1.2%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.
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About Lal Lal
As of July 28, 2026, Lal Lal is filled to 47.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 29 hm³ of water out of a maximum 60 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 1.2 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lal Lal — 985 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 43.6% (June 24, 2026) to a high of 94.2% (July 30, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around July.
The dam at Lal Lal was completed in 1972. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the West Moorabool River Basin basin at 37.658°S, 144.059°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 47.9%
- Water stored
- 29 hm³
- Total capacity
- 60 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 1.2 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- West Moorabool River
- River basin
- West Moorabool River Basin
- Year completed
- 1972
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 37.658°S, 144.059°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 47.9% | 29 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 47.7% | 28 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 47.6% | 28 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 47.5% | 28 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 47.4% | 28 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 47.3% | 28 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 47.2% | 28 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 47.1% | 28 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 47.0% | 28 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 46.9% | 28 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 46.8% | 28 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 46.7% | 28 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lal Lal?
As of July 28, 2026, Lal Lal is at 47.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 29 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lal Lal reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Lal Lal is within its normal operating range at 47.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lal Lal rising or falling?
The level at Lal Lal has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.2 points).
How much water can Lal Lal hold?
Lal Lal has a total capacity of 60 hm³.
Where is Lal Lal reservoir located?
Lal Lal is located in Victoria, Australia, within the West Moorabool River Basin basin (coordinates 37.658°S, 144.059°E).
When was Lal Lal dam built?
The dam at Lal Lal was completed in 1972.
What is Lal Lal used for?
Lal Lal is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.