Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Paradise
55.1% full
Capacity
300.6 hm³
Volume stored
166 hm³
Year completed
2005
Coordinates
25.394°S, 151.735°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
55.1%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-0.9%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.
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About Paradise
As of July 28, 2026, Paradise is filled to 55.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 166 hm³ of water out of a maximum 301 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 287 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it sits close to where it was a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Paradise — 1095 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 38.0% (November 26, 2023) to a high of 110.7% (March 10, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around March and at its lowest around November.
The dam at Paradise was completed in 2005. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 55.1%
- Water stored
- 166 hm³
- Total capacity
- 301 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 287 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 0.9 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Year completed
- 2005
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 25.394°S, 151.735°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 55.1% | 166 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 55.1% | 165 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 55.0% | 165 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 55.0% | 165 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 55.0% | 165 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 55.0% | 165 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 55.0% | 165 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 55.0% | 165 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 55.0% | 165 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 55.0% | 165 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 55.0% | 165 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 55.0% | 165 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Paradise?
As of July 28, 2026, Paradise is at 55.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 166 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Paradise reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Paradise is within its normal operating range at 55.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Paradise rising or falling?
The level at Paradise has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Paradise hold?
Paradise has a total capacity of 301 hm³, of which about 287 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Paradise reservoir located?
Paradise is located in Queensland, Australia (coordinates 25.394°S, 151.735°E).
When was Paradise dam built?
The dam at Paradise was completed in 2005.
What is Paradise used for?
Paradise is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.