Dapu Reservoir
Central · 中港溪支流峨眉溪 Basin
Capacity
9.26 hm³
Coordinates
24.674°N, 120.984°E
Operator
Water Resources Agency (WRA)
Current fill
92.3%vs 7 days ago
+2.3%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+4.3%year-over-year
7-day trend
↑rising
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 9.26 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 5.08 hm³ |
| Dam height | 20.9 m |
| Dam type | gravity |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | Water Resources Agency (WRA) |
| River | 中港溪支流峨眉溪 |
| Autonomous community | Central |
| River basin | 中港溪支流峨眉溪 Basin |
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About Dapu Reservoir
As of July 3, 2026, Dapu Reservoir is filled to 92.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 5 hm³ of water out of a maximum 9 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 5 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 2.3 percentage points, and it is 4.3 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Dapu Reservoir — 1045 data points between February 15, 2003 and July 3, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 0.2% (November 15, 2003) to a high of 103.9% (March 1, 2017). On average the reservoir is fullest around February and at its lowest around November.
The dam at Dapu Reservoir stands 20.9 m tall and is a gravity dam. It is operated by Water Resources Agency (WRA) primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the 中港溪支流峨眉溪 Basin basin at 24.674°N, 120.984°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 92.3%
- Water stored
- 5 hm³
- Total capacity
- 9 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 5 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 2.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 4.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- 中港溪支流峨眉溪
- River basin
- 中港溪支流峨眉溪 Basin
- Dam height
- 20.9 m
- Operator
- Water Resources Agency (WRA)
- Coordinates
- 24.674°N, 120.984°E
- Last updated
- July 3, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2026 | 92.3% | 5 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 90.0% | 5 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 86.0% | 4 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 82.9% | 4 |
| 22 May 2026 | 92.9% | 5 |
| 15 May 2026 | 90.4% | 5 |
| 8 May 2026 | 94.9% | 5 |
| 1 May 2026 | 89.8% | 5 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | 85.0% | 4 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 82.9% | 4 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | 86.2% | 4 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | 54.1% | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Dapu Reservoir?
As of July 3, 2026, Dapu Reservoir is at 92.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 5 hm³ of water, according to WRA data.
Is Dapu Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of July 3, 2026, Dapu Reservoir is high at 92.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Dapu Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Dapu Reservoir is rising — it gained 2.3 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Dapu Reservoir hold?
Dapu Reservoir has a total capacity of 9 hm³, of which about 5 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Dapu Reservoir reservoir located?
Dapu Reservoir is located in Central, Taiwan, within the 中港溪支流峨眉溪 Basin basin (coordinates 24.674°N, 120.984°E).
What is Dapu Reservoir used for?
Dapu Reservoir is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by Water Resources Agency (WRA).