Reservoir · Victoria · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Sugarloaf
69.2% full
Capacity
99.2 hm³
Volume stored
69 hm³
River
Off-stream
Year completed
1981
Coordinates
37.672°S, 145.305°E
Last updated
2026-07-27
Current fill
69.2%vs 7 days ago
+0.4%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+10.8%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: 2026-07-27.
Catchment Weather
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About Sugarloaf
As of July 27, 2026, Sugarloaf is filled to 69.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 69 hm³ of water out of a maximum 99 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 96 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 10.8 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Sugarloaf — 1065 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 42.1% (June 5, 2025) to a high of 96.6% (October 4, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around January and at its lowest around June.
The dam at Sugarloaf was completed in 1981. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Off-stream Basin basin at 37.672°S, 145.305°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 69.2%
- Water stored
- 69 hm³
- Total capacity
- 99 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 96 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.4 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 10.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Off-stream
- River basin
- Off-stream Basin
- Year completed
- 1981
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 37.672°S, 145.305°E
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 69.2% | 69 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 68.8% | 68 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 68.5% | 68 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 68.2% | 68 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 67.9% | 67 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 67.6% | 67 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 67.2% | 67 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 66.9% | 66 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 66.6% | 66 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 66.3% | 66 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 66.1% | 66 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 65.8% | 65 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Sugarloaf?
As of July 27, 2026, Sugarloaf is at 69.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 69 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Sugarloaf reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Sugarloaf is within its normal operating range at 69.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Sugarloaf rising or falling?
The level at Sugarloaf has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.4 points).
How much water can Sugarloaf hold?
Sugarloaf has a total capacity of 99 hm³, of which about 96 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Sugarloaf reservoir located?
Sugarloaf is located in Victoria, Australia, within the Off-stream Basin basin (coordinates 37.672°S, 145.305°E).
When was Sugarloaf dam built?
The dam at Sugarloaf was completed in 1981.
What is Sugarloaf used for?
Sugarloaf is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.