Lower Shing Mun Reservoir
New Territories · New Territories · New Territories catchments
Capacity
4.3 hm³
Coordinates
22.378°N, 114.145°E
Operator
Water Supplies Department (WSD)
12.7% full
Current fill
12.7%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
+2.9%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 4.3 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 4.3 hm³ |
| Year built | 1965 |
| Primary use | water supply |
| Operator | Water Supplies Department (WSD) |
| Province | New Territories |
| Autonomous community | New Territories |
| River basin | New Territories catchments |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. 22.378, 114.145 · Open in Google Maps
About Lower Shing Mun Reservoir
As of August 16, 2026, Lower Shing Mun Reservoir is filled to 12.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 hm³ of water out of a maximum 4 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 2.9 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lower Shing Mun Reservoir — 181 data points between January 16, 2019 and August 16, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 1.8% (April 16, 2022) to a high of 57.3% (October 16, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around April.
The dam at Lower Shing Mun Reservoir was completed in 1965. It is operated by Water Supplies Department (WSD) primarily for water supply. It lies within the New Territories catchments basin at 22.378°N, 114.145°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 12.7%
- Water stored
- 1 hm³
- Total capacity
- 4 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 2.9 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River basin
- New Territories catchments
- Year completed
- 1965
- Operator
- Water Supplies Department (WSD)
- Coordinates
- 22.378°N, 114.145°E
- Last updated
- August 16, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2026 | 12.7% | 1 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | 45.0% | 2 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 34.1% | 1 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | 19.1% | 1 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 15.9% | 1 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 19.1% | 1 |
| 16 May 2026 | 12.1% | 1 |
| 1 May 2026 | 12.3% | 1 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 12.1% | 1 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | 13.5% | 1 |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 16.3% | 1 |
| 1 Mar 2026 | 16.8% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lower Shing Mun Reservoir?
As of August 16, 2026, Lower Shing Mun Reservoir is at 12.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 hm³ of water, according to WSD data.
Is Lower Shing Mun Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of August 16, 2026, Lower Shing Mun Reservoir is critically low at 12.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lower Shing Mun Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Lower Shing Mun Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Lower Shing Mun Reservoir hold?
Lower Shing Mun Reservoir has a total capacity of 4 hm³.
Where is Lower Shing Mun Reservoir reservoir located?
Lower Shing Mun Reservoir is located in New Territories, Hong Kong, within the New Territories catchments basin (coordinates 22.378°N, 114.145°E).
When was Lower Shing Mun Reservoir dam built?
The dam at Lower Shing Mun Reservoir was completed in 1965.
What is Lower Shing Mun Reservoir used for?
Lower Shing Mun Reservoir is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by Water Supplies Department (WSD).