Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Jack Taylor Weir
76.1% full
Capacity
10.3 hm³
Volume stored
8 hm³
River
Balonne River
Year completed
1953
Coordinates
28.007°S, 148.625°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
76.1%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
-7.1%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 Jack Taylor Weir
As of July 28, 2026, Jack Taylor Weir is filled to 76.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 8 hm³ of water out of a maximum 10 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.2 pts), and it is 7.1 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Jack Taylor Weir — 1095 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 41.3% (October 30, 2023) to a high of 110.6% (March 20, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around November.
The dam at Jack Taylor Weir was completed in 1953. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Balonne River Basin basin at 28.007°S, 148.625°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 76.1%
- Water stored
- 8 hm³
- Total capacity
- 10 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 7.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Balonne River
- River basin
- Balonne River Basin
- Year completed
- 1953
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 28.007°S, 148.625°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 76.1% | 8 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 76.3% | 8 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 76.4% | 8 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 76.6% | 8 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 76.8% | 8 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 77.0% | 8 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 77.4% | 8 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 77.8% | 8 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 78.0% | 8 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 78.2% | 8 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 78.4% | 8 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 78.5% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Jack Taylor Weir?
As of July 28, 2026, Jack Taylor Weir is at 76.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 8 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Jack Taylor Weir reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Jack Taylor Weir is within its normal operating range at 76.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Jack Taylor Weir rising or falling?
The level at Jack Taylor Weir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can Jack Taylor Weir hold?
Jack Taylor Weir has a total capacity of 10 hm³.
Where is Jack Taylor Weir reservoir located?
Jack Taylor Weir is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Balonne River Basin basin (coordinates 28.007°S, 148.625°E).
When was Jack Taylor Weir dam built?
The dam at Jack Taylor Weir was completed in 1953.
What is Jack Taylor Weir used for?
Jack Taylor Weir is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.