Reservoir · South Australia · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
South Para
50.7% full
Capacity
44.8 hm³
Volume stored
23 hm³
River
South Para River
Year completed
1958
Coordinates
34.702°S, 138.871°E
Last updated
2026-07-25
Current fill
50.7%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+13.4%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: 2026-07-25.
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About South Para
As of July 25, 2026, South Para is filled to 50.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 23 hm³ of water out of a maximum 45 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 (+0.1 pts), and it is 13.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for South Para — 1092 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 25, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 27.1% (April 19, 2025) to a high of 72.1% (July 30, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around April.
The dam at South Para was completed in 1958. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the South Para River Basin basin at 34.702°S, 138.871°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 50.7%
- Water stored
- 23 hm³
- Total capacity
- 45 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 13.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- South Para River
- River basin
- South Para River Basin
- Year completed
- 1958
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 34.702°S, 138.871°E
- Last updated
- July 25, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2026 | 50.7% | 23 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 50.6% | 23 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 50.6% | 23 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 50.5% | 23 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 50.5% | 23 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 50.4% | 23 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 50.2% | 23 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 50.0% | 22 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 49.9% | 22 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 49.7% | 22 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 49.1% | 22 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 48.2% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of South Para?
As of July 25, 2026, South Para is at 50.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 23 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is South Para reservoir full?
No. As of July 25, 2026, South Para is within its normal operating range at 50.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at South Para rising or falling?
The level at South Para has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.1 points).
How much water can South Para hold?
South Para has a total capacity of 45 hm³.
Where is South Para reservoir located?
South Para is located in South Australia, Australia, within the South Para River Basin basin (coordinates 34.702°S, 138.871°E).
When was South Para dam built?
The dam at South Para was completed in 1958.
What is South Para used for?
South Para is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.