Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Leslie
57.9% full
Capacity
106.3 hm³
Volume stored
62 hm³
River
Sandy Creek
Year completed
1965
Coordinates
28.240°S, 151.903°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
57.9%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-2.6%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: 2026-07-28.
Catchment Weather
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About Leslie
As of July 28, 2026, Leslie is filled to 57.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 62 hm³ of water out of a maximum 106 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 104 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 2.6 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Leslie — 1095 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 57.9% (July 25, 2026) to a high of 89.3% (July 30, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around June.
The dam at Leslie was completed in 1965. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Sandy Creek Basin basin at 28.240°S, 151.903°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 57.9%
- Water stored
- 62 hm³
- Total capacity
- 106 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 104 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 2.6 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Sandy Creek
- River basin
- Sandy Creek Basin
- Year completed
- 1965
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 28.240°S, 151.903°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 57.9% | 61 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 57.9% | 62 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 57.9% | 62 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 57.9% | 62 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 58.0% | 62 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 58.0% | 62 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 58.0% | 62 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 58.0% | 62 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 58.1% | 62 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 58.1% | 62 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 58.1% | 62 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 58.1% | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Leslie?
As of July 28, 2026, Leslie is at 57.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 62 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Leslie reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Leslie is within its normal operating range at 57.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Leslie rising or falling?
The level at Leslie has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Leslie hold?
Leslie has a total capacity of 106 hm³, of which about 104 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Leslie reservoir located?
Leslie is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Sandy Creek Basin basin (coordinates 28.240°S, 151.903°E).
When was Leslie dam built?
The dam at Leslie was completed in 1965.
What is Leslie used for?
Leslie is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.