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Tarago

90.7% full

Capacity

37.6 hm³

Volume stored

34 hm³

River

Tarago River

Year completed

1968

Coordinates

37.999°S, 145.924°E

Last updated

2026-06-09

Current fill

90.7%
High

vs 7 days ago

0.0%

stable

vs 1 year ago

-1.8%

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: 2026-06-09.

Catchment Weather

Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -37.999, 145.924 · Open in Google Maps

About Tarago

As of June 9, 2026, Tarago is filled to 90.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 34 hm³ of water out of a maximum 38 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 1.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Tarago — 1083 data points between June 12, 2023 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 86.0% (June 22, 2025) to a high of 102.4% (October 5, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around December and at its lowest around May.

The dam at Tarago was completed in 1968. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Tarago River Basin basin at 37.999°S, 145.924°E.

Key facts

Current fill level
90.7%
Water stored
34 hm³
Total capacity
38 hm³
7-day change
No change
Year-on-year
▼ 1.8 pts
Primary use
Water supply
River
Tarago River
River basin
Tarago River Basin
Year completed
1968
Operator
BOM
Coordinates
37.999°S, 145.924°E
Last updated
June 9, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
9 Jun 202690.7%34
8 Jun 202690.7%34
7 Jun 202690.6%34
6 Jun 202690.6%34
5 Jun 202690.6%34
4 Jun 202690.6%34
3 Jun 202690.5%34
2 Jun 202690.5%34
1 Jun 202690.5%34
31 May 202690.4%34
30 May 202690.4%34
29 May 202690.3%34

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Tarago?

As of June 9, 2026, Tarago is at 90.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 34 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.

Is Tarago reservoir full?

No. As of June 9, 2026, Tarago is high at 90.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Tarago rising or falling?

The level at Tarago has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).

How much water can Tarago hold?

Tarago has a total capacity of 38 hm³.

Where is Tarago reservoir located?

Tarago is located in Victoria, Australia, within the Tarago River Basin basin (coordinates 37.999°S, 145.924°E).

When was Tarago dam built?

The dam at Tarago was completed in 1968.

What is Tarago used for?

Tarago is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.

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