Track water storage, capacity and historical trends for major reservoirs in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and beyond.
The storage situation at Windamere remains highly stable. With a current fill rate of 83.1%, the reservoir contains 368 GL. The local water grid benefits significantly from this stable storage level.
Agriculture in the surrounding areas of New South Wales depends heavily on the water security provided by Windamere. The local economy, heavily rooted in agriculture, fluctuates in tandem with the health of this reservoir. Sustainable water management here ensures that both crops and livestock can survive prolonged dry spells.
The surrounding catchment of Windamere also supports diverse local flora and fauna. When capacity allows, Windamere becomes a hub for regional tourism and water sports. However, environmental flow releases must be carefully balanced to protect downstream river health.
Cooler current temperatures of 9°C help minimize evaporation losses across the reservoir. With 0mm of recent rainfall and partly cloudy skies, the catchment is relatively dry today.
The Bureau of Meteorology's climate outlooks will play a pivotal role in predicting the future inflows for this catchment. Continuous telemetry and advanced hydrological modeling are employed to forecast storage changes. Resilience against extreme weather events remains the ultimate goal for the managers of this critical infrastructure.