Kowloon Reception Reservoir
Kowloon · Kowloon · Kowloon catchments
Capacity
0.121 hm³
Coordinates
22.348°N, 114.152°E
Operator
Water Supplies Department (WSD)
100.0% full
Current fill
100.0%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
0.0%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 0.121 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 0.121 hm³ |
| Year built | 1926 |
| Primary use | water supply |
| Operator | Water Supplies Department (WSD) |
| Province | Kowloon |
| Autonomous community | Kowloon |
| River basin | Kowloon catchments |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. 22.348, 114.152 · Open in Google Maps
About Kowloon Reception Reservoir
As of August 16, 2026, Kowloon Reception Reservoir is filled to 100.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 0 hm³ of water out of a maximum 0 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it sits close to where it was a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Kowloon Reception Reservoir — 181 data points between January 16, 2019 and August 16, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 56.2% (August 16, 2021) to a high of 100.0% (February 16, 2019). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around January.
The dam at Kowloon Reception Reservoir was completed in 1926. It is operated by Water Supplies Department (WSD) primarily for water supply. It lies within the Kowloon catchments basin at 22.348°N, 114.152°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.0%
- Water stored
- 0 hm³
- Total capacity
- 0 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River basin
- Kowloon catchments
- Year completed
- 1926
- Operator
- Water Supplies Department (WSD)
- Coordinates
- 22.348°N, 114.152°E
- Last updated
- August 16, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2026 | 100.0% | 0 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | 100.0% | 0 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 100.0% | 0 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | 100.0% | 0 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 0 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 0 |
| 16 May 2026 | 100.0% | 0 |
| 1 May 2026 | 99.2% | 0 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 99.2% | 0 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | 100.0% | 0 |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 96.7% | 0 |
| 1 Mar 2026 | 97.5% | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kowloon Reception Reservoir?
As of August 16, 2026, Kowloon Reception Reservoir is at 100.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 0 hm³ of water, according to WSD data.
Is Kowloon Reception Reservoir reservoir full?
Kowloon Reception Reservoir is essentially full, sitting at 100.0% of capacity as of August 16, 2026.
Is the water level at Kowloon Reception Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Kowloon Reception Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Kowloon Reception Reservoir hold?
Kowloon Reception Reservoir has a total capacity of 0 hm³.
Where is Kowloon Reception Reservoir reservoir located?
Kowloon Reception Reservoir is located in Kowloon, Hong Kong, within the Kowloon catchments basin (coordinates 22.348°N, 114.152°E).
When was Kowloon Reception Reservoir dam built?
The dam at Kowloon Reception Reservoir was completed in 1926.
What is Kowloon Reception Reservoir used for?
Kowloon Reception Reservoir is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by Water Supplies Department (WSD).