Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Ned Churchward Weir
97.2% full
Capacity
29.5 hm³
Volume stored
29 hm³
River
Burnett River
Year completed
1998
Coordinates
25.037°S, 152.070°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
97.2%vs 7 days ago
-0.8%losing
vs 1 year ago
-4.2%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 Ned Churchward Weir
As of July 28, 2026, Ned Churchward Weir is filled to 97.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 29 hm³ of water out of a maximum 30 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 27 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.8 pts), and it is 4.2 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Ned Churchward Weir — 1089 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 70.1% (November 4, 2023) to a high of 149.5% (August 15, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around January and at its lowest around October.
The dam at Ned Churchward Weir was completed in 1998. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Burnett River Basin basin at 25.037°S, 152.070°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 97.2%
- Water stored
- 29 hm³
- Total capacity
- 30 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 27 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.8 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 4.2 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Burnett River
- River basin
- Burnett River Basin
- Year completed
- 1998
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 25.037°S, 152.070°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 97.2% | 29 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 98.0% | 29 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 98.3% | 29 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 98.4% | 29 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 98.5% | 29 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 98.5% | 29 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 98.5% | 29 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 98.4% | 29 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 98.5% | 29 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 98.4% | 29 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 98.4% | 29 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 98.4% | 29 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Ned Churchward Weir?
As of July 28, 2026, Ned Churchward Weir is at 97.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 29 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Ned Churchward Weir reservoir full?
Ned Churchward Weir is essentially full, sitting at 97.2% of capacity as of July 28, 2026.
Is the water level at Ned Churchward Weir rising or falling?
The level at Ned Churchward Weir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.8 points).
How much water can Ned Churchward Weir hold?
Ned Churchward Weir has a total capacity of 30 hm³, of which about 27 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Ned Churchward Weir reservoir located?
Ned Churchward Weir is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Burnett River Basin basin (coordinates 25.037°S, 152.070°E).
When was Ned Churchward Weir dam built?
The dam at Ned Churchward Weir was completed in 1998.
What is Ned Churchward Weir used for?
Ned Churchward Weir is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.