Skip to main content

Hope Valley Reservoir

The second reservoir built in Adelaide, Hope Valley was completed in 1873. The Reservoir receives water diverted by the Gorge Weir on the River Torrens via a tunnel (aqueduct) as well as the Mannum to Adelaide pipeline.

Visit the Reservoirs South Australia our recreation at reservoirs page for more information about the activities available to enjoy at Hope Valley Reservoir Reserve.

About the Hope Valley Reservoir

The two larger upstream reservoirs, Kangaroo Creek and Millbrook, are supply sources for Hope Valley.

Capacity: 2.9 gigalitres

Open to the public: Yes

A shoreline view of the blue reservoir surrounded by greenery

Location of the Hope Valley Reservoir

Skip to data table

Total Hope Valley Reservoir level
  • 86
  • 90

Capacity, volume and rainfall levels across reservoirs supplying metropolitan Adelaide, compared to last month last year
Capacity (GL) Volume this week (GL) Volume this week (%) Volume this week last year (GL) Average Volume this month (GL) Rainfall this week (mm)
2.92.5862.62.40.00