Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Julius
96.8% full
Capacity
107.5 hm³
Volume stored
104 hm³
River
Leichhardt River
Year completed
1976
Coordinates
20.286°S, 139.720°E
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
96.8%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-3.6%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: 2026-06-10.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Julius
As of June 10, 2026, Julius is filled to 96.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 104 hm³ of water out of a maximum 108 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 3.6 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Julius — 1094 data points between June 12, 2023 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 80.0% (December 20, 2025) to a high of 115.2% (December 29, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around February and at its lowest around November.
The dam at Julius was completed in 1976. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Leichhardt River Basin basin at 20.286°S, 139.720°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 96.8%
- Water stored
- 104 hm³
- Total capacity
- 108 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 3.6 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Leichhardt River
- River basin
- Leichhardt River Basin
- Year completed
- 1976
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 20.286°S, 139.720°E
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 96.8% | 104 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 96.8% | 104 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 96.8% | 104 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 96.8% | 104 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 96.9% | 104 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 97.1% | 104 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 97.2% | 104 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 97.2% | 105 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 97.3% | 105 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 97.3% | 105 |
| 31 May 2026 | 97.4% | 105 |
| 30 May 2026 | 97.5% | 105 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Julius?
As of June 10, 2026, Julius is at 96.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 104 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Julius reservoir full?
Julius is essentially full, sitting at 96.8% of capacity as of June 10, 2026.
Is the water level at Julius rising or falling?
The level at Julius has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Julius hold?
Julius has a total capacity of 108 hm³.
Where is Julius reservoir located?
Julius is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Leichhardt River Basin basin (coordinates 20.286°S, 139.720°E).
When was Julius dam built?
The dam at Julius was completed in 1976.
What is Julius used for?
Julius is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.