Reservoir · Victoria · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Wurdee Boluc Reservoir
65.8% full
Capacity
40.1 hm³
Volume stored
26 hm³
River
West Barwon - Wurdee Boluc canal
Year completed
1929
Coordinates
38.285°S, 144.040°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
65.8%vs 7 days ago
+0.5%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+23.4%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 Wurdee Boluc Reservoir
As of July 28, 2026, Wurdee Boluc Reservoir is filled to 65.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 26 hm³ of water out of a maximum 40 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 38 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.5 pts), and it is 23.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Wurdee Boluc Reservoir — 1086 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 32.3% (July 18, 2025) to a high of 92.8% (September 15, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around December and at its lowest around May.
The dam at Wurdee Boluc Reservoir was completed in 1929. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the West Barwon - Wurdee Boluc canal Basin basin at 38.285°S, 144.040°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 65.8%
- Water stored
- 26 hm³
- Total capacity
- 40 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 38 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.5 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 23.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- West Barwon - Wurdee Boluc canal
- River basin
- West Barwon - Wurdee Boluc canal Basin
- Year completed
- 1929
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 38.285°S, 144.040°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 65.8% | 26 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 65.3% | 26 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 64.8% | 26 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 64.5% | 26 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 64.1% | 26 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 63.8% | 26 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 63.4% | 25 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 63.0% | 25 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 62.6% | 25 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 62.1% | 25 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 61.6% | 25 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 61.0% | 24 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Wurdee Boluc Reservoir?
As of July 28, 2026, Wurdee Boluc Reservoir is at 65.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 26 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Wurdee Boluc Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Wurdee Boluc Reservoir is within its normal operating range at 65.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Wurdee Boluc Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Wurdee Boluc Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.5 points).
How much water can Wurdee Boluc Reservoir hold?
Wurdee Boluc Reservoir has a total capacity of 40 hm³, of which about 38 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Wurdee Boluc Reservoir reservoir located?
Wurdee Boluc Reservoir is located in Victoria, Australia, within the West Barwon - Wurdee Boluc canal Basin basin (coordinates 38.285°S, 144.040°E).
When was Wurdee Boluc Reservoir dam built?
The dam at Wurdee Boluc Reservoir was completed in 1929.
What is Wurdee Boluc Reservoir used for?
Wurdee Boluc Reservoir is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.