Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
John Goleby Weir
86.6% full
Capacity
1.7 hm³
Volume stored
2 hm³
River
Burnett River
Year completed
1986
Coordinates
25.248°S, 151.156°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
86.6%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
-13.1%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 John Goleby Weir
As of July 28, 2026, John Goleby Weir is filled to 86.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2 hm³ of water out of a maximum 2 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.2 pts), and it is 13.1 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for John Goleby Weir — 1094 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 50.6% (December 15, 2023) to a high of 146.0% (March 11, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around February and at its lowest around November.
The dam at John Goleby Weir was completed in 1986. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Burnett River Basin basin at 25.248°S, 151.156°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 86.6%
- Water stored
- 2 hm³
- Total capacity
- 2 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 13.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Burnett River
- River basin
- Burnett River Basin
- Year completed
- 1986
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 25.248°S, 151.156°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 86.6% | 1 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 86.8% | 1 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 87.1% | 1 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 87.3% | 1 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 87.6% | 1 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 87.9% | 1 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 88.3% | 1 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 88.6% | 2 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 88.8% | 2 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 89.0% | 2 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 89.2% | 2 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 89.5% | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of John Goleby Weir?
As of July 28, 2026, John Goleby Weir is at 86.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 2 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is John Goleby Weir reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, John Goleby Weir is high at 86.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at John Goleby Weir rising or falling?
The level at John Goleby Weir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can John Goleby Weir hold?
John Goleby Weir has a total capacity of 2 hm³.
Where is John Goleby Weir reservoir located?
John Goleby Weir is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Burnett River Basin basin (coordinates 25.248°S, 151.156°E).
When was John Goleby Weir dam built?
The dam at John Goleby Weir was completed in 1986.
What is John Goleby Weir used for?
John Goleby Weir is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.