Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Bjelke-Petersen
98.6% full
Capacity
134.9 hm³
Volume stored
133 hm³
River
Barker Creek
Year completed
1988
Coordinates
26.375°S, 152.006°E
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
98.6%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-0.9%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 Bjelke-Petersen
As of June 10, 2026, Bjelke-Petersen is filled to 98.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 133 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 (+0.0 pts), and it sits close to where it was a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Bjelke-Petersen — 1093 data points between June 12, 2023 and June 10, 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
- 98.6%
- Water stored
- 133 hm³
- Total capacity
- 135 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 134 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 0.9 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
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 98.6% | 133 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 98.6% | 133 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 98.6% | 133 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 98.7% | 133 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 98.7% | 133 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 98.7% | 133 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 98.8% | 133 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 98.8% | 133 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 98.8% | 133 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 98.9% | 133 |
| 31 May 2026 | 98.9% | 133 |
| 30 May 2026 | 99.0% | 134 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bjelke-Petersen?
As of June 10, 2026, Bjelke-Petersen is at 98.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 133 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Bjelke-Petersen reservoir full?
Bjelke-Petersen is essentially full, sitting at 98.6% of capacity as of June 10, 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 (0.0 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.