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Bjelke-Petersen
97.4% full
Capacity
134.9 hm³
Volume stored
132 hm³
River
Barker Creek
Year completed
1988
Coordinates
26.375°S, 152.006°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
97.4%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-1.3%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 Bjelke-Petersen
As of July 28, 2026, Bjelke-Petersen is filled to 97.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 132 hm³ of water out of a maximum 135 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 134 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.1 pts), and it is 1.3 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Bjelke-Petersen — 1093 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 71.2% (November 19, 2023) to a high of 120.2% (March 11, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around November.
The dam at Bjelke-Petersen was completed in 1988. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Barker Creek Basin basin at 26.375°S, 152.006°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 97.4%
- Water stored
- 132 hm³
- Total capacity
- 135 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 134 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 1.3 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Barker Creek
- River basin
- Barker Creek Basin
- Year completed
- 1988
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 26.375°S, 152.006°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 97.4% | 131 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 97.5% | 132 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 97.6% | 132 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 97.7% | 132 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 97.7% | 132 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 97.8% | 132 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 97.8% | 132 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 97.8% | 132 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 97.9% | 132 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 98.0% | 132 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 98.0% | 132 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 98.0% | 132 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bjelke-Petersen?
As of July 28, 2026, Bjelke-Petersen is at 97.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 132 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Bjelke-Petersen reservoir full?
Bjelke-Petersen is essentially full, sitting at 97.4% of capacity as of July 28, 2026.
Is the water level at Bjelke-Petersen rising or falling?
The level at Bjelke-Petersen has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Bjelke-Petersen hold?
Bjelke-Petersen has a total capacity of 135 hm³, of which about 134 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Bjelke-Petersen reservoir located?
Bjelke-Petersen is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Barker Creek Basin basin (coordinates 26.375°S, 152.006°E).
When was Bjelke-Petersen dam built?
The dam at Bjelke-Petersen was completed in 1988.
What is Bjelke-Petersen used for?
Bjelke-Petersen is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.