Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Ben Anderson Barrage
59.0% full
Capacity
30.3 hm³
Volume stored
18 hm³
Year completed
1976
Coordinates
24.889°S, 152.260°E
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
59.0%vs 7 days ago
-0.6%losing
vs 1 year ago
-4.4%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: 2026-06-10.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Ben Anderson Barrage
As of June 10, 2026, Ben Anderson Barrage is filled to 59.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 18 hm³ of water out of a maximum 30 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 24 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.6 pts), and it is 4.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Ben Anderson Barrage — 1091 data points between June 12, 2023 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 54.5% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 139.4% (March 14, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around January and at its lowest around October.
The dam at Ben Anderson Barrage was completed in 1976. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 59.0%
- Water stored
- 18 hm³
- Total capacity
- 30 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 24 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 4.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Year completed
- 1976
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 24.889°S, 152.260°E
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 59.0% | 18 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 59.6% | 18 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 60.5% | 18 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 59.8% | 18 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 58.9% | 18 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 58.2% | 18 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 57.7% | 17 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 57.3% | 17 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 56.3% | 17 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 55.3% | 17 |
| 31 May 2026 | 54.5% | 17 |
| 30 May 2026 | 56.1% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Ben Anderson Barrage?
As of June 10, 2026, Ben Anderson Barrage is at 59.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 18 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Ben Anderson Barrage reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Ben Anderson Barrage is within its normal operating range at 59.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Ben Anderson Barrage rising or falling?
The level at Ben Anderson Barrage has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.6 points).
How much water can Ben Anderson Barrage hold?
Ben Anderson Barrage has a total capacity of 30 hm³, of which about 24 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Ben Anderson Barrage reservoir located?
Ben Anderson Barrage is located in Queensland, Australia (coordinates 24.889°S, 152.260°E).
When was Ben Anderson Barrage dam built?
The dam at Ben Anderson Barrage was completed in 1976.
What is Ben Anderson Barrage used for?
Ben Anderson Barrage is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.