Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Clare Weir
99.7% full
Capacity
15.9 hm³
Volume stored
16 hm³
River
Burdekin River
Year completed
1978
Coordinates
19.897°S, 147.226°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
99.7%vs 7 days ago
+2.8%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+39.3%year-over-year
7-day trend
↑rising
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 Clare Weir
As of July 28, 2026, Clare Weir is filled to 99.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 16 hm³ of water out of a maximum 16 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 2.8 percentage points, and it is 39.3 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Clare Weir — 1059 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 58.4% (June 12, 2026) to a high of 148.2% (March 31, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around February and at its lowest around June.
The dam at Clare Weir was completed in 1978. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Burdekin River Basin basin at 19.897°S, 147.226°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 99.7%
- Water stored
- 16 hm³
- Total capacity
- 16 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 2.8 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 39.3 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Burdekin River
- River basin
- Burdekin River Basin
- Year completed
- 1978
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 19.897°S, 147.226°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 99.7% | 16 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 96.9% | 15 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 92.7% | 15 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 90.3% | 14 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 89.8% | 14 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 90.0% | 14 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 91.4% | 15 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 92.9% | 15 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 93.4% | 15 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 93.6% | 15 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 94.4% | 15 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 96.4% | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Clare Weir?
As of July 28, 2026, Clare Weir is at 99.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 16 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Clare Weir reservoir full?
Clare Weir is essentially full, sitting at 99.7% of capacity as of July 28, 2026.
Is the water level at Clare Weir rising or falling?
The level at Clare Weir is rising — it gained 2.8 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Clare Weir hold?
Clare Weir has a total capacity of 16 hm³.
Where is Clare Weir reservoir located?
Clare Weir is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Burdekin River Basin basin (coordinates 19.897°S, 147.226°E).
When was Clare Weir dam built?
The dam at Clare Weir was completed in 1978.
What is Clare Weir used for?
Clare Weir is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.