Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Buckinbah Weir
102.0% full
Capacity
5.1 hm³
Volume stored
5 hm³
Year completed
1968
Coordinates
28.049°S, 148.745°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
102.0%vs 7 days ago
-0.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
+0.1%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 Buckinbah Weir
As of July 28, 2026, Buckinbah Weir is filled to 102.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 5 hm³ of water out of a maximum 5 hm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full. Of that total, about 4 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.3 pts), and it sits close to where it was a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Buckinbah Weir — 1052 data points between September 6, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 0.6% (November 20, 2024) to a high of 130.9% (November 17, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around December.
The dam at Buckinbah Weir was completed in 1968. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 102.0%
- Water stored
- 5 hm³
- Total capacity
- 5 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 4 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Year completed
- 1968
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 28.049°S, 148.745°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 102.0% | 5 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 102.3% | 5 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 101.7% | 5 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 100.8% | 5 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 99.7% | 5 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 98.8% | 5 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 98.6% | 5 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 99.4% | 5 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 100.4% | 5 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 100.6% | 5 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 99.6% | 5 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 98.9% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Buckinbah Weir?
As of July 28, 2026, Buckinbah Weir is at 102.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 5 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Buckinbah Weir reservoir full?
Buckinbah Weir is essentially full, sitting at 102.0% of capacity as of July 28, 2026.
Is the water level at Buckinbah Weir rising or falling?
The level at Buckinbah Weir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.3 points).
How much water can Buckinbah Weir hold?
Buckinbah Weir has a total capacity of 5 hm³, of which about 4 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Buckinbah Weir reservoir located?
Buckinbah Weir is located in Queensland, Australia (coordinates 28.049°S, 148.745°E).
When was Buckinbah Weir dam built?
The dam at Buckinbah Weir was completed in 1968.
What is Buckinbah Weir used for?
Buckinbah Weir is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.