Zhitan Dam
North · 淡水河支流新店溪 Basin
Capacity
4.18 hm³
Coordinates
24.927°N, 121.532°E
Operator
Water Resources Agency (WRA)
94.3% full
Current fill
94.3%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 | 4.18 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 1.75 hm³ |
| Dam height | 20.8 m |
| Dam type | weir |
| Primary use | water supply |
| Operator | Water Resources Agency (WRA) |
| River | 淡水河支流新店溪 |
| Autonomous community | North |
| River basin | 淡水河支流新店溪 Basin |
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About Zhitan Dam
As of August 14, 2026, Zhitan Dam is filled to 94.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2 hm³ of water out of a maximum 4 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 2 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 Zhitan Dam — 1 data points between August 14, 2026 and August 14, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 94.3% (August 14, 2026) to a high of 94.3% (August 14, 2026).
The dam at Zhitan Dam stands 20.8 m tall and is a weir dam. It is operated by Water Resources Agency (WRA) primarily for water supply. It lies within the 淡水河支流新店溪 Basin basin at 24.927°N, 121.532°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 94.3%
- Water stored
- 2 hm³
- Total capacity
- 4 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 2 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- 淡水河支流新店溪
- River basin
- 淡水河支流新店溪 Basin
- Dam height
- 20.8 m
- Operator
- Water Resources Agency (WRA)
- Coordinates
- 24.927°N, 121.532°E
- Last updated
- August 14, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | 94.3% | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Zhitan Dam?
As of August 14, 2026, Zhitan Dam is at 94.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 2 hm³ of water, according to WRA data.
Is Zhitan Dam reservoir full?
No. As of August 14, 2026, Zhitan Dam is high at 94.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Zhitan Dam rising or falling?
The level at Zhitan Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Zhitan Dam hold?
Zhitan Dam has a total capacity of 4 hm³, of which about 2 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Zhitan Dam reservoir located?
Zhitan Dam is located in North, Taiwan, within the 淡水河支流新店溪 Basin basin (coordinates 24.927°N, 121.532°E).
What is Zhitan Dam used for?
Zhitan Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by Water Resources Agency (WRA).