Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Fred Haigh
96.1% full
Capacity
562 hm³
Volume stored
540 hm³
River
Kolan River
Year completed
1975
Coordinates
24.815°S, 151.793°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
96.1%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-2.0%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 Fred Haigh
As of July 28, 2026, Fred Haigh is filled to 96.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 540 hm³ of water out of a maximum 562 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 558 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 2.0 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Fred Haigh — 1094 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 84.6% (February 12, 2026) to a high of 104.2% (March 12, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around December.
The dam at Fred Haigh was completed in 1975. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Kolan River Basin basin at 24.815°S, 151.793°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 96.1%
- Water stored
- 540 hm³
- Total capacity
- 562 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 558 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 2.0 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Kolan River
- River basin
- Kolan River Basin
- Year completed
- 1975
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 24.815°S, 151.793°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 96.1% | 540 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 96.1% | 540 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 96.1% | 540 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 96.2% | 541 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 96.3% | 541 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 96.3% | 541 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 96.3% | 541 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 96.4% | 542 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 96.4% | 542 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 96.5% | 542 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 96.5% | 543 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 96.6% | 543 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Fred Haigh?
As of July 28, 2026, Fred Haigh is at 96.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 540 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Fred Haigh reservoir full?
Fred Haigh is essentially full, sitting at 96.1% of capacity as of July 28, 2026.
Is the water level at Fred Haigh rising or falling?
The level at Fred Haigh has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Fred Haigh hold?
Fred Haigh has a total capacity of 562 hm³, of which about 558 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Fred Haigh reservoir located?
Fred Haigh is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Kolan River Basin basin (coordinates 24.815°S, 151.793°E).
When was Fred Haigh dam built?
The dam at Fred Haigh was completed in 1975.
What is Fred Haigh used for?
Fred Haigh is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.