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Shek Lei Pui Reservoir

Kowloon · Kowloon · Kowloon catchments

Capacity

0.374 hm³

Coordinates

22.352°N, 114.144°E

Operator

Water Supplies Department (WSD)

100.0% full

Data older than 14 days — last reading 2026-08-16. Shown for reference; it may not reflect current levels.

Current fill

100.0%
High

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 capacity0.374 hm³
Usable capacity0.374 hm³
Year built1925
Primary usewater supply
OperatorWater Supplies Department (WSD)
ProvinceKowloon
Autonomous communityKowloon
River basinKowloon catchments
Data source:WSD·Last reading: 2026-08-16

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. 22.352, 114.144 · Open in Google Maps

About Shek Lei Pui Reservoir

As of August 16, 2026, Shek Lei Pui 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 Shek Lei Pui Reservoir — 181 data points between January 16, 2019 and August 16, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 21.4% (June 1, 2021) to a high of 100.0% (August 1, 2019). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around May.

The dam at Shek Lei Pui Reservoir was completed in 1925. It is operated by Water Supplies Department (WSD) primarily for water supply. It lies within the Kowloon catchments basin at 22.352°N, 114.144°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
1925
Operator
Water Supplies Department (WSD)
Coordinates
22.352°N, 114.144°E
Last updated
August 16, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
16 Aug 2026100.0%0
1 Aug 2026100.0%0
16 Jul 2026100.0%0
1 Jul 2026100.0%0
16 Jun 2026100.0%0
1 Jun 202688.0%0
16 May 202682.6%0
1 May 202681.6%0
16 Apr 202682.4%0
1 Apr 202683.7%0
16 Mar 202685.6%0
1 Mar 202684.5%0

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Shek Lei Pui Reservoir?

As of August 16, 2026, Shek Lei Pui Reservoir is at 100.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 0 hm³ of water, according to WSD data.

Is Shek Lei Pui Reservoir reservoir full?

Shek Lei Pui Reservoir is essentially full, sitting at 100.0% of capacity as of August 16, 2026.

Is the water level at Shek Lei Pui Reservoir rising or falling?

The level at Shek Lei Pui Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).

How much water can Shek Lei Pui Reservoir hold?

Shek Lei Pui Reservoir has a total capacity of 0 hm³.

Where is Shek Lei Pui Reservoir reservoir located?

Shek Lei Pui Reservoir is located in Kowloon, Hong Kong, within the Kowloon catchments basin (coordinates 22.352°N, 114.144°E).

When was Shek Lei Pui Reservoir dam built?

The dam at Shek Lei Pui Reservoir was completed in 1925.

What is Shek Lei Pui Reservoir used for?

Shek Lei Pui Reservoir is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by Water Supplies Department (WSD).

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