Sugarloaf Reservoir supplies the northern, western and central suburbs of Melbourne.
The dam was completed in 1981 and is a rolled rockfill embankment with upstream concrete face.
Rainfall figures for Sugarloaf Reservoir
Check out storage and rainfall data, key rainfall facts and historical rainfall data for Sugarloaf Reservoir.
Storage and rainfall data
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Key rainfall facts (mm)
| Month | Wettest | Driest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 113.4 (1995) | 1.8 (2009) | 49.8 |
| February | 171.2 (2011) | 0.0 (1991) | 51.7 |
| March | 116.2 (1989) | 14.4 (2005) | 45.4 |
| April | 133.6 (1985) | 16.4 (2007) | 59.5 |
| May | 127.6 (1987) | 18.2 (2005) | 61.7 |
| June | 131.8 (1991) | 20.4 (2006) | 69.3 |
| July | 101.8 (1986) | 16.0 (2001) | 62.2 |
| August | 106.8 (1990) | 25.0 (2007) | 66.0 |
| September | 163.0 (1992) | 25.0 (2008) | 74.8 |
| October | 153.0 (2010) | 12.8 (2006) | 72.7 |
| November | 181.6 (2004) | 12.8 (1982) | 73.7 |
| December | 195.0 (1985) | 14.4 (1994) | 66.6 |
| Total rainfall | 1056.4 (2011) | 519.6 (1997) | 753.5 |
Historical rainfall data (1982-2019)
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