Reservoir · Victoria · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Upper Yarra
60.4% full
Capacity
205 hm³
Volume stored
124 hm³
River
Upper Yarra River
Year completed
1957
Coordinates
37.690°S, 145.914°E
Last updated
2026-07-27
Current fill
60.4%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
+8.6%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
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Upper Yarra
As of July 27, 2026, Upper Yarra is filled to 60.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 124 hm³ of water out of a maximum 205 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 201 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 8.6 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Upper Yarra — 1063 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 48.2% (May 26, 2026) to a high of 86.2% (November 23, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around December and at its lowest around May.
The dam at Upper Yarra was completed in 1957. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Upper Yarra River Basin basin at 37.690°S, 145.914°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 60.4%
- Water stored
- 124 hm³
- Total capacity
- 205 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 201 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 8.6 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Upper Yarra River
- River basin
- Upper Yarra River Basin
- Year completed
- 1957
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 37.690°S, 145.914°E
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 60.4% | 124 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 60.4% | 124 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 60.4% | 124 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 60.4% | 124 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 60.4% | 124 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 60.3% | 124 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 60.3% | 124 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 60.2% | 123 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 60.2% | 123 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 60.1% | 123 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 60.0% | 123 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 60.0% | 123 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Upper Yarra?
As of July 27, 2026, Upper Yarra is at 60.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 124 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Upper Yarra reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Upper Yarra is within its normal operating range at 60.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Upper Yarra rising or falling?
The level at Upper Yarra has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Upper Yarra hold?
Upper Yarra has a total capacity of 205 hm³, of which about 201 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Upper Yarra reservoir located?
Upper Yarra is located in Victoria, Australia, within the Upper Yarra River Basin basin (coordinates 37.690°S, 145.914°E).
When was Upper Yarra dam built?
The dam at Upper Yarra was completed in 1957.
What is Upper Yarra used for?
Upper Yarra is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.