Lake Bellfield

Updated as of 9:00 AM 02 July 2025

Lake Bellfield is located in the eastern Grampians near Halls Gap and has an inlet from Fyans Creek. Lake Bellfield supplies water to Halls Gap and Pomonal townships and is the main source of supply for the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline system, supported by Taylors Lake. 

The water quality in Lake Bellfield has been badly affected by the 2006 Mt Lubra fires and subsequent floods in January 2011, with record levels of turbidity and colour being recorded.

General Information

​The lake has some boating* and fishing activity all year round. 
Swimming, picnic and viewing areas. Toilets are located at viewing area.
A private caravan park is located adjacent to the dam wall.

* Please note that boats with an internal combustion engine are not permitted at Lake Bellfield.

Recreational Activities

I​nternal combustion engines are banned.
Swimming is permitted.
Water skiing, jet skis and camping are not permitted.
Duck shooting is not permitted.

Current Operating Status

Current Level 270.170 m AHD
Current Volume 51,380 ML
Percent Full 65%
Current Inflows 496 ML/week
Current Airspace 27,170 ML
65%

Comments

  • Levels have risen since last report.
  • Inflows to the reservoir have increased since last report.
  • The reservoir is not currently spilling.

Information

Full Supply Level 276.50 m AHD
Full Supply Volume 78,550 ML
Maximum Operating Volume 78,550 ML
Spillway Level 276.50 m AHD
Spillway Length 62.5 m
Spillway Capacity 18,590 ML/day
Outlet Capacity 860 ML/day
Catchment Area 96 km2
Surface Area When Full 4 km2
Major Tributary Fyans Creek
Average Annual Inflow 31,000 ML/year
Maximum Depth 36.3 m
Year Constructed 1966
AHD = Australian Height Datum, expressed in metres above mean sea level
ML = Megalitres