Reservoir · Victoria · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Upper Stony Creek No. 3
52.0% full
Capacity
3.7 hm³
Volume stored
2 hm³
River
Upper Stony Creek
Year completed
1918
Coordinates
37.820°S, 144.192°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
52.0%vs 7 days ago
-0.7%losing
vs 1 year ago
-1.7%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
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About Upper Stony Creek No. 3
As of July 28, 2026, Upper Stony Creek No. 3 is filled to 52.0% 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 (-0.7 pts), and it is 1.7 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Upper Stony Creek No. 3 — 1086 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 24.1% (August 11, 2025) to a high of 96.9% (January 4, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around December and at its lowest around August.
The dam at Upper Stony Creek No. 3 was completed in 1918. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Upper Stony Creek Basin basin at 37.820°S, 144.192°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 52.0%
- Water stored
- 2 hm³
- Total capacity
- 4 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.7 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 1.7 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Upper Stony Creek
- River basin
- Upper Stony Creek Basin
- Year completed
- 1918
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 37.820°S, 144.192°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 52.0% | 2 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 52.7% | 2 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 52.7% | 2 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 52.7% | 2 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 52.7% | 2 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 52.7% | 2 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 52.7% | 2 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 52.7% | 2 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 52.7% | 2 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 52.7% | 2 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 52.7% | 2 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 52.7% | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Upper Stony Creek No. 3?
As of July 28, 2026, Upper Stony Creek No. 3 is at 52.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 2 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Upper Stony Creek No. 3 reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Upper Stony Creek No. 3 is within its normal operating range at 52.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Upper Stony Creek No. 3 rising or falling?
The level at Upper Stony Creek No. 3 has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.7 points).
How much water can Upper Stony Creek No. 3 hold?
Upper Stony Creek No. 3 has a total capacity of 4 hm³.
Where is Upper Stony Creek No. 3 reservoir located?
Upper Stony Creek No. 3 is located in Victoria, Australia, within the Upper Stony Creek Basin basin (coordinates 37.820°S, 144.192°E).
When was Upper Stony Creek No. 3 dam built?
The dam at Upper Stony Creek No. 3 was completed in 1918.
What is Upper Stony Creek No. 3 used for?
Upper Stony Creek No. 3 is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.