Wushe Reservoir
Central · 濁水溪支流霧社溪 Basin
Capacity
148.6 hm³
Coordinates
24.000°N, 121.133°E
Operator
Water Resources Agency (WRA)
Current fill
66.9%vs 7 days ago
-28.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-1.3%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 148.6 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 25.72 hm³ |
| Dam height | 114 m |
| Dam type | embankment |
| Primary use | Hydroelectric |
| Operator | Water Resources Agency (WRA) |
| River | 濁水溪支流霧社溪 |
| Autonomous community | Central |
| River basin | 濁水溪支流霧社溪 Basin |
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About Wushe Reservoir
As of July 3, 2026, Wushe Reservoir is filled to 66.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 17 hm³ of water out of a maximum 149 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 26 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 28.1 percentage points, and it is 1.3 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Wushe Reservoir — 574 data points between January 22, 2012 and July 3, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 5.4% (May 15, 2021) to a high of 149.5% (January 22, 2015). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around April.
The dam at Wushe Reservoir stands 114 m tall and is a embankment dam. It is operated by Water Resources Agency (WRA) primarily for hydroelectric power. It lies within the 濁水溪支流霧社溪 Basin basin at 24.000°N, 121.133°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 66.9%
- Water stored
- 17 hm³
- Total capacity
- 149 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 26 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 28.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 1.3 pts
- Primary use
- Hydroelectric power
- River
- 濁水溪支流霧社溪
- River basin
- 濁水溪支流霧社溪 Basin
- Dam height
- 114 m
- Operator
- Water Resources Agency (WRA)
- Coordinates
- 24.000°N, 121.133°E
- Last updated
- July 3, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2026 | 66.9% | 17 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 95.0% | 24 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 19.8% | 5 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 22.7% | 6 |
| 22 May 2026 | 26.7% | 7 |
| 15 May 2026 | 73.1% | 19 |
| 8 May 2026 | 90.5% | 23 |
| 1 May 2026 | 85.2% | 22 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | 73.3% | 19 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 74.1% | 19 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | 57.7% | 15 |
| 1 Apr 2026 | 23.6% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Wushe Reservoir?
As of July 3, 2026, Wushe Reservoir is at 66.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 17 hm³ of water, according to WRA data.
Is Wushe Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of July 3, 2026, Wushe Reservoir is within its normal operating range at 66.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Wushe Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Wushe Reservoir is falling — it dropped 28.1 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Wushe Reservoir hold?
Wushe Reservoir has a total capacity of 149 hm³, of which about 26 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Wushe Reservoir reservoir located?
Wushe Reservoir is located in Central, Taiwan, within the 濁水溪支流霧社溪 Basin basin (coordinates 24.000°N, 121.133°E).
What is Wushe Reservoir used for?
Wushe Reservoir is used primarily for hydroelectric power, and is managed by Water Resources Agency (WRA).