Plover Cove Reservoir
New Territories · New Territories · New Territories catchments
Capacity
229.722 hm³
Coordinates
22.470°N, 114.270°E
Operator
Water Supplies Department (WSD)
96.1% full
Current fill
96.1%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
+11.8%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 229.722 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 229.722 hm³ |
| Year built | 1968 |
| 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. 22.470, 114.270 · Open in Google Maps
About Plover Cove Reservoir
As of August 16, 2026, Plover Cove Reservoir is filled to 96.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 221 hm³ of water out of a maximum 230 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 is 11.8 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Plover Cove Reservoir — 181 data points between January 16, 2019 and August 16, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 46.2% (January 1, 2022) to a high of 99.4% (October 1, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around November and at its lowest around January.
The dam at Plover Cove Reservoir was completed in 1968. It is operated by Water Supplies Department (WSD) primarily for water supply. It lies within the New Territories catchments basin at 22.470°N, 114.270°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 96.1%
- Water stored
- 221 hm³
- Total capacity
- 230 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 11.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River basin
- New Territories catchments
- Year completed
- 1968
- Operator
- Water Supplies Department (WSD)
- Coordinates
- 22.470°N, 114.270°E
- Last updated
- August 16, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2026 | 96.1% | 221 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | 99.0% | 227 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 89.5% | 206 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | 81.3% | 187 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 73.9% | 170 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 72.8% | 167 |
| 16 May 2026 | 69.4% | 159 |
| 1 May 2026 | 66.7% | 153 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 66.1% | 152 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | 64.8% | 149 |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 64.7% | 149 |
| 1 Mar 2026 | 64.5% | 148 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Plover Cove Reservoir?
As of August 16, 2026, Plover Cove Reservoir is at 96.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 221 hm³ of water, according to WSD data.
Is Plover Cove Reservoir reservoir full?
Plover Cove Reservoir is essentially full, sitting at 96.1% of capacity as of August 16, 2026.
Is the water level at Plover Cove Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Plover Cove Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Plover Cove Reservoir hold?
Plover Cove Reservoir has a total capacity of 230 hm³.
Where is Plover Cove Reservoir reservoir located?
Plover Cove Reservoir is located in New Territories, Hong Kong, within the New Territories catchments basin (coordinates 22.470°N, 114.270°E).
When was Plover Cove Reservoir dam built?
The dam at Plover Cove Reservoir was completed in 1968.
What is Plover Cove Reservoir used for?
Plover Cove Reservoir is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by Water Supplies Department (WSD).