Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Lake Boondooma
93.9% full
Capacity
204.2 hm³
Volume stored
192 hm³
River
Boyne River
Year completed
1982
Coordinates
26.117°S, 151.452°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
93.9%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-2.8%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: 2026-07-28.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Lake Boondooma
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Boondooma is filled to 93.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 192 hm³ of water out of a maximum 204 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 196 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 2.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Lake Boondooma — 1095 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 72.2% (November 27, 2023) to a high of 134.5% (March 10, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around November.
The dam at Lake Boondooma was completed in 1982. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Boyne River Basin basin at 26.117°S, 151.452°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 93.9%
- Water stored
- 192 hm³
- Total capacity
- 204 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 196 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 2.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Boyne River
- River basin
- Boyne River Basin
- Year completed
- 1982
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 26.117°S, 151.452°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 93.9% | 192 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 93.9% | 192 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 94.0% | 192 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 94.1% | 192 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 94.2% | 192 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 94.2% | 192 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 94.3% | 193 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 94.4% | 193 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 94.4% | 193 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 94.5% | 193 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 94.6% | 193 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 94.7% | 193 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lake Boondooma?
As of July 28, 2026, Lake Boondooma is at 93.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 192 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Lake Boondooma reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Lake Boondooma is high at 93.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Lake Boondooma rising or falling?
The level at Lake Boondooma has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Lake Boondooma hold?
Lake Boondooma has a total capacity of 204 hm³, of which about 196 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Lake Boondooma reservoir located?
Lake Boondooma is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Boyne River Basin basin (coordinates 26.117°S, 151.452°E).
When was Lake Boondooma dam built?
The dam at Lake Boondooma was completed in 1982.
What is Lake Boondooma used for?
Lake Boondooma is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.