Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Moura Weir
86.1% full
Capacity
7.7 hm³
Volume stored
7 hm³
River
Dawson River
Year completed
1946
Coordinates
24.619°S, 149.956°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
86.1%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
-9.6%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
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Moura Weir
As of July 28, 2026, Moura Weir is filled to 86.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 7 hm³ of water out of a maximum 8 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 7 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.2 pts), and it is 9.6 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Moura Weir — 1093 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 25.3% (December 21, 2023) to a high of 147.4% (March 16, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around October.
The dam at Moura Weir was completed in 1946. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Dawson River Basin basin at 24.619°S, 149.956°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 86.1%
- Water stored
- 7 hm³
- Total capacity
- 8 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 7 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 9.6 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Dawson River
- River basin
- Dawson River Basin
- Year completed
- 1946
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 24.619°S, 149.956°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 86.1% | 7 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 86.3% | 7 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 86.3% | 7 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 86.1% | 7 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 86.0% | 7 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 85.9% | 7 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 85.9% | 7 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 86.2% | 7 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 86.7% | 7 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 87.2% | 7 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 87.7% | 7 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 88.3% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Moura Weir?
As of July 28, 2026, Moura Weir is at 86.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 7 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Moura Weir reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Moura Weir is high at 86.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Moura Weir rising or falling?
The level at Moura Weir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can Moura Weir hold?
Moura Weir has a total capacity of 8 hm³, of which about 7 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Moura Weir reservoir located?
Moura Weir is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Dawson River Basin basin (coordinates 24.619°S, 149.956°E).
When was Moura Weir dam built?
The dam at Moura Weir was completed in 1946.
What is Moura Weir used for?
Moura Weir is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.