Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Beardmore
78.9% full
Capacity
81.7 hm³
Volume stored
64 hm³
River
Balonne River
Year completed
1972
Coordinates
27.831°S, 148.668°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
78.9%vs 7 days ago
-0.5%losing
vs 1 year ago
-7.7%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
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About Beardmore
As of July 28, 2026, Beardmore is filled to 78.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 64 hm³ of water out of a maximum 82 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 80 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.5 pts), and it is 7.7 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Beardmore — 1095 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 6.1% (November 2, 2023) to a high of 103.6% (January 14, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around November.
The dam at Beardmore was completed in 1972. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Balonne River Basin basin at 27.831°S, 148.668°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 78.9%
- Water stored
- 64 hm³
- Total capacity
- 82 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 80 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.5 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 7.7 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Balonne River
- River basin
- Balonne River Basin
- Year completed
- 1972
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 27.831°S, 148.668°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 78.9% | 64 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 79.4% | 65 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 79.7% | 65 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 79.8% | 65 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 79.9% | 65 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 80.3% | 66 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 80.6% | 66 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 80.8% | 66 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 81.0% | 66 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 81.2% | 66 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 81.5% | 67 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 81.7% | 67 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Beardmore?
As of July 28, 2026, Beardmore is at 78.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 64 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Beardmore reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Beardmore is within its normal operating range at 78.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Beardmore rising or falling?
The level at Beardmore has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.5 points).
How much water can Beardmore hold?
Beardmore has a total capacity of 82 hm³, of which about 80 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Beardmore reservoir located?
Beardmore is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Balonne River Basin basin (coordinates 27.831°S, 148.668°E).
When was Beardmore dam built?
The dam at Beardmore was completed in 1972.
What is Beardmore used for?
Beardmore is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.