A YEAR on from the devastating floods that swept through the region, attention turns to the current status of Lake Eildon, the major source of the Goulburn River’s flow. Today, the lake stands at 99.3% capacity, a slight decrease from last year’s 100.2%. As of 9am, October 17, 2023, Lake Eildon was measured at 288.71m, a mere 190mm below full capacity, marking a decrease of 30mm from the preceding 24 hours.
The lake’s inflow currently sits at 6500 megalitres (meg) per day, with an outflow of approximately 8000 meg per day. This is a significant decrease from the inflow of 83000 meg per day recorded on October 5th. The outflow too had peaked at 20000 meg per day this month when the lake reached 100.6% of its capacity.
Eildon’s pondage, currently at 90%, may be subject to rapid change due to recent rainfall and changes in the lake’s outflow. As the community remains vigilant, the management of Lake Eildon’s flow continues to be a vital concern for the wellbeing of Shepparton and the wider Goulburn Valley.
