Shimen Reservoir
North · 淡水河支流大漢溪 Basin
Capacity
309.12 hm³
Coordinates
24.814°N, 121.284°E
Operator
Water Resources Agency (WRA)
100.9% full
Current fill
100.9%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 | 309.12 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 203.51 hm³ |
| Dam height | 133.1 m |
| Dam type | embankment |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | Water Resources Agency (WRA) |
| River | 淡水河支流大漢溪 |
| Autonomous community | North |
| River basin | 淡水河支流大漢溪 Basin |
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About Shimen Reservoir
As of August 14, 2026, Shimen Reservoir is filled to 100.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 205 hm³ of water out of a maximum 309 hm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full. Of that total, about 204 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 Shimen Reservoir — 1 data points between August 14, 2026 and August 14, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.9% (August 14, 2026) to a high of 100.9% (August 14, 2026).
The dam at Shimen Reservoir stands 133.1 m tall and is a embankment dam. It is operated by Water Resources Agency (WRA) primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the 淡水河支流大漢溪 Basin basin at 24.814°N, 121.284°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.9%
- Water stored
- 205 hm³
- Total capacity
- 309 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 204 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- 淡水河支流大漢溪
- River basin
- 淡水河支流大漢溪 Basin
- Dam height
- 133.1 m
- Operator
- Water Resources Agency (WRA)
- Coordinates
- 24.814°N, 121.284°E
- Last updated
- August 14, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | 100.9% | 205 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Shimen Reservoir?
As of August 14, 2026, Shimen Reservoir is at 100.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 205 hm³ of water, according to WRA data.
Is Shimen Reservoir reservoir full?
Shimen Reservoir is essentially full, sitting at 100.9% of capacity as of August 14, 2026.
Is the water level at Shimen Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Shimen Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Shimen Reservoir hold?
Shimen Reservoir has a total capacity of 309 hm³, of which about 204 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Shimen Reservoir reservoir located?
Shimen Reservoir is located in North, Taiwan, within the 淡水河支流大漢溪 Basin basin (coordinates 24.814°N, 121.284°E).
What is Shimen Reservoir used for?
Shimen Reservoir is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by Water Resources Agency (WRA).