Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Awoonga
61.9% full
Capacity
776.9 hm³
Volume stored
481 hm³
River
Boyne River
Year completed
1950
Coordinates
24.121°S, 151.270°E
Last updated
2026-05-31
Current fill
61.9%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
+17.8%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: 2026-05-31.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Lake Awoonga
As of May 31, 2026, Lake Awoonga is filled to 61.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 481 hm³ of water out of a maximum 777 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 662 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 17.8 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Awoonga — 765 data points between June 13, 2023 and May 31, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 39.6% (December 19, 2025) to a high of 65.2% (March 17, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around December.
The dam at Lake Awoonga was completed in 1950. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Boyne River Basin basin at 24.121°S, 151.270°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 61.9%
- Water stored
- 481 hm³
- Total capacity
- 777 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 662 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 17.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Boyne River
- River basin
- Boyne River Basin
- Year completed
- 1950
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 24.121°S, 151.270°E
- Last updated
- May 31, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2026 | 61.9% | 481 |
| 30 May 2026 | 61.9% | 481 |
| 29 May 2026 | 61.9% | 481 |
| 28 May 2026 | 62.0% | 481 |
| 27 May 2026 | 61.9% | 481 |
| 26 May 2026 | 61.9% | 481 |
| 25 May 2026 | 61.9% | 481 |
| 17 May 2026 | 62.2% | 483 |
| 16 May 2026 | 62.2% | 483 |
| 15 May 2026 | 62.2% | 483 |
| 14 May 2026 | 62.3% | 484 |
| 13 May 2026 | 62.3% | 484 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Awoonga?
As of May 31, 2026, Lake Awoonga is at 61.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 481 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Awoonga reservoir full?
No. As of May 31, 2026, Lake Awoonga is within its normal operating range at 61.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Awoonga rising or falling?
The level at Lake Awoonga has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Lake Awoonga hold?
Lake Awoonga has a total capacity of 777 hm³, of which about 662 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Lake Awoonga reservoir located?
Lake Awoonga is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Boyne River Basin basin (coordinates 24.121°S, 151.270°E).
When was Lake Awoonga dam built?
The dam at Lake Awoonga was completed in 1950.
What is Lake Awoonga used for?
Lake Awoonga is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.