Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Moolabah Weir
98.6% full
Capacity
2.6 hm³
Volume stored
3 hm³
Year completed
1969
Coordinates
27.983°S, 148.719°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
98.6%vs 7 days ago
+3.7%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+5.0%year-over-year
7-day trend
↑rising
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 Moolabah Weir
As of July 28, 2026, Moolabah Weir is filled to 98.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 3 hm³ of water out of a maximum 3 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 3.7 percentage points, and it is 5.0 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Moolabah Weir — 1094 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 35.7% (December 7, 2023) to a high of 117.0% (December 30, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around March and at its lowest around November.
The dam at Moolabah Weir was completed in 1969. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 98.6%
- Water stored
- 3 hm³
- Total capacity
- 3 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 3.7 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 5.0 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Year completed
- 1969
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 27.983°S, 148.719°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 98.6% | 3 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 94.9% | 2 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 94.3% | 2 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 96.0% | 2 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 100.4% | 3 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 100.3% | 3 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 99.0% | 3 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 97.8% | 3 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 96.5% | 2 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 95.7% | 2 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 96.6% | 2 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 97.8% | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Moolabah Weir?
As of July 28, 2026, Moolabah Weir is at 98.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 3 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Moolabah Weir reservoir full?
Moolabah Weir is essentially full, sitting at 98.6% of capacity as of July 28, 2026.
Is the water level at Moolabah Weir rising or falling?
The level at Moolabah Weir is rising — it gained 3.7 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Moolabah Weir hold?
Moolabah Weir has a total capacity of 3 hm³.
Where is Moolabah Weir reservoir located?
Moolabah Weir is located in Queensland, Australia (coordinates 27.983°S, 148.719°E).
When was Moolabah Weir dam built?
The dam at Moolabah Weir was completed in 1969.
What is Moolabah Weir used for?
Moolabah Weir is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.