Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Giru Weir
83.2% full
Capacity
1 hm³
Volume stored
1 hm³
River
Haughton River
Year completed
2005
Coordinates
19.525°S, 147.114°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
83.2%vs 7 days ago
-1.0%losing
vs 1 year ago
-2.6%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 Giru Weir
As of July 28, 2026, Giru Weir is filled to 83.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-1.0 pts), and it is 2.6 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Giru Weir — 1048 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 54.5% (October 29, 2023) to a high of 149.4% (April 7, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around February and at its lowest around September.
The dam at Giru Weir was completed in 2005. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Haughton River Basin basin at 19.525°S, 147.114°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 83.2%
- Water stored
- 1 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.0 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 2.6 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Haughton River
- River basin
- Haughton River Basin
- Year completed
- 2005
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 19.525°S, 147.114°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 83.2% | 1 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 84.2% | 1 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 83.8% | 1 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 82.7% | 1 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 80.8% | 1 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 79.1% | 1 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 78.4% | 1 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 78.9% | 1 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 78.8% | 1 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 77.2% | 1 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 76.0% | 1 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 77.0% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Giru Weir?
As of July 28, 2026, Giru Weir is at 83.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Giru Weir reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Giru Weir is high at 83.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Giru Weir rising or falling?
The level at Giru Weir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.0 points).
How much water can Giru Weir hold?
Giru Weir has a total capacity of 1 hm³.
Where is Giru Weir reservoir located?
Giru Weir is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Haughton River Basin basin (coordinates 19.525°S, 147.114°E).
When was Giru Weir dam built?
The dam at Giru Weir was completed in 2005.
What is Giru Weir used for?
Giru Weir is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.