Shihgang Dam
Central · 大甲溪 Basin
Capacity
2.4 hm³
Coordinates
24.281°N, 120.769°E
Operator
Water Resources Agency (WRA)
Current fill
21.6%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 2.4 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 1.11 hm³ |
| Dam height | 21.4 m |
| Dam type | gravity |
| Year built | 1977 |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | Water Resources Agency (WRA) |
| River | 大甲溪 |
| Autonomous community | Central |
| River basin | 大甲溪 Basin |
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About Shihgang Dam
As of July 3, 2026, Shihgang Dam is filled to 21.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 0 hm³ of water out of a maximum 2 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 1 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Shihgang Dam — 1 data points between July 3, 2026 and July 3, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 21.6% (July 3, 2026) to a high of 21.6% (July 3, 2026).
The dam at Shihgang Dam stands 21.4 m tall and is a gravity dam and was completed in 1977. It is operated by Water Resources Agency (WRA) primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the 大甲溪 Basin basin at 24.281°N, 120.769°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 21.6%
- Water stored
- 0 hm³
- Total capacity
- 2 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- 大甲溪
- River basin
- 大甲溪 Basin
- Dam height
- 21.4 m
- Year completed
- 1977
- Operator
- Water Resources Agency (WRA)
- Coordinates
- 24.281°N, 120.769°E
- Last updated
- July 3, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2026 | 21.6% | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Shihgang Dam?
As of July 3, 2026, Shihgang Dam is at 21.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 0 hm³ of water, according to WRA data.
Is Shihgang Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 3, 2026, Shihgang Dam is low at 21.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Shihgang Dam rising or falling?
The level at Shihgang Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Shihgang Dam hold?
Shihgang Dam has a total capacity of 2 hm³, of which about 1 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Shihgang Dam reservoir located?
Shihgang Dam is located in Central, Taiwan, within the 大甲溪 Basin basin (coordinates 24.281°N, 120.769°E).
When was Shihgang Dam dam built?
The dam at Shihgang Dam was completed in 1977.
What is Shihgang Dam used for?
Shihgang Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by Water Resources Agency (WRA).