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Yan Yean

54.2% full

Capacity

33.1 hm³

Volume stored

18 hm³

River

Off-stream

Year completed

1857

Coordinates

37.555°S, 145.138°E

Last updated

2026-06-09

Current fill

54.2%
Normal

vs 7 days ago

+0.3%

gaining

vs 1 year ago

+1.6%

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: 2026-06-09.

Catchment Weather

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

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -37.555, 145.138 · Open in Google Maps

About Yan Yean

As of June 9, 2026, Yan Yean is filled to 54.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 18 hm³ of water out of a maximum 33 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 30 hm³ is usable (live) storage.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.3 pts), and it is 1.6 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Yan Yean — 1071 data points between June 12, 2023 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 52.4% (March 26, 2026) to a high of 89.5% (January 9, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around July and at its lowest around May.

The dam at Yan Yean was completed in 1857. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Off-stream Basin basin at 37.555°S, 145.138°E.

Key facts

Current fill level
54.2%
Water stored
18 hm³
Total capacity
33 hm³
Usable capacity
30 hm³
7-day change
▲ 0.3 pts
Year-on-year
▲ 1.6 pts
Primary use
Water supply
River
Off-stream
River basin
Off-stream Basin
Year completed
1857
Operator
BOM
Coordinates
37.555°S, 145.138°E
Last updated
June 9, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
9 Jun 202654.2%18
8 Jun 202653.9%18
7 Jun 202653.7%18
6 Jun 202653.5%18
5 Jun 202653.4%18
4 Jun 202653.2%18
3 Jun 202653.0%18
2 Jun 202652.9%18
1 Jun 202652.7%17
31 May 202652.5%17
30 May 202652.5%17
29 May 202652.5%17

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Yan Yean?

As of June 9, 2026, Yan Yean is at 54.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 18 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.

Is Yan Yean reservoir full?

No. As of June 9, 2026, Yan Yean is within its normal operating range at 54.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Yan Yean rising or falling?

The level at Yan Yean has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.3 points).

How much water can Yan Yean hold?

Yan Yean has a total capacity of 33 hm³, of which about 30 hm³ is usable storage.

Where is Yan Yean reservoir located?

Yan Yean is located in Victoria, Australia, within the Off-stream Basin basin (coordinates 37.555°S, 145.138°E).

When was Yan Yean dam built?

The dam at Yan Yean was completed in 1857.

What is Yan Yean used for?

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

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