Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Atkinson
70.4% full
Capacity
30.4 hm³
Volume stored
21 hm³
River
Atkinson's Lagoon
Year completed
1970
Coordinates
27.428°S, 152.445°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
70.4%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-2.5%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: Bureau of Meteorology — Water Data Online (KiWIS) — daily mean storage volume, quality-controlled. Capacity from the BOM Water Storages ArcGIS layer (total design capacity in ML). Last reading: 2026-07-28.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Atkinson
As of July 28, 2026, Atkinson is filled to 70.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 21 hm³ of water out of a maximum 30 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.1 pts), and it is 2.5 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Atkinson — 1025 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 47.3% (January 27, 2024) to a high of 102.4% (April 4, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around November.
The dam at Atkinson was completed in 1970. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Atkinson's Lagoon Basin basin at 27.428°S, 152.445°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 70.4%
- Water stored
- 21 hm³
- Total capacity
- 30 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 2.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Atkinson's Lagoon
- River basin
- Atkinson's Lagoon Basin
- Year completed
- 1970
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 27.428°S, 152.445°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 70.4% | 21 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 70.3% | 21 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 67.0% | 20 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 70.8% | 22 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 70.7% | 22 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 71.0% | 22 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 71.1% | 22 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 71.2% | 22 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 71.3% | 22 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 71.5% | 22 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 71.6% | 22 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 71.7% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Atkinson?
As of July 28, 2026, Atkinson is at 70.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 21 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Atkinson reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Atkinson is within its normal operating range at 70.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Atkinson rising or falling?
The level at Atkinson has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.1 points).
How much water can Atkinson hold?
Atkinson has a total capacity of 30 hm³.
Where is Atkinson reservoir located?
Atkinson is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Atkinson's Lagoon Basin basin (coordinates 27.428°S, 152.445°E).
When was Atkinson dam built?
The dam at Atkinson was completed in 1970.
What is Atkinson used for?
Atkinson is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.