Reservoir · Victoria · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Upper Stony Creek No. 1
60.3% full
Capacity
3.5 hm³
Volume stored
2 hm³
River
Upper Stony Creek
Year completed
1872
Coordinates
37.828°S, 144.203°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
60.3%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
-3.7%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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Upper Stony Creek No. 1
As of July 28, 2026, Upper Stony Creek No. 1 is filled to 60.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2 hm³ of water out of a maximum 4 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 3.7 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Upper Stony Creek No. 1 — 1086 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 60.3% (July 28, 2026) to a high of 72.8% (January 9, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around May.
The dam at Upper Stony Creek No. 1 was completed in 1872. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Upper Stony Creek Basin basin at 37.828°S, 144.203°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 60.3%
- Water stored
- 2 hm³
- Total capacity
- 4 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 3.7 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Upper Stony Creek
- River basin
- Upper Stony Creek Basin
- Year completed
- 1872
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 37.828°S, 144.203°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 60.3% | 2 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 60.5% | 2 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 60.6% | 2 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 60.8% | 2 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 61.0% | 2 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 61.1% | 2 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 61.3% | 2 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 61.4% | 2 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 61.6% | 2 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 61.8% | 2 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 62.0% | 2 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 62.1% | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Upper Stony Creek No. 1?
As of July 28, 2026, Upper Stony Creek No. 1 is at 60.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 2 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Upper Stony Creek No. 1 reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Upper Stony Creek No. 1 is within its normal operating range at 60.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Upper Stony Creek No. 1 rising or falling?
The level at Upper Stony Creek No. 1 has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can Upper Stony Creek No. 1 hold?
Upper Stony Creek No. 1 has a total capacity of 4 hm³.
Where is Upper Stony Creek No. 1 reservoir located?
Upper Stony Creek No. 1 is located in Victoria, Australia, within the Upper Stony Creek Basin basin (coordinates 37.828°S, 144.203°E).
When was Upper Stony Creek No. 1 dam built?
The dam at Upper Stony Creek No. 1 was completed in 1872.
What is Upper Stony Creek No. 1 used for?
Upper Stony Creek No. 1 is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.