Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Peter Faust
97.2% full
Capacity
491.4 hm³
Volume stored
478 hm³
River
Proserpine River
Year completed
1990
Coordinates
20.373°S, 148.340°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
97.2%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-1.3%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 Peter Faust
As of July 28, 2026, Peter Faust is filled to 97.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 478 hm³ of water out of a maximum 491 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 490 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 1.3 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Peter Faust — 1095 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 59.7% (November 28, 2024) to a high of 104.7% (March 10, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around December.
The dam at Peter Faust was completed in 1990. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Proserpine River Basin basin at 20.373°S, 148.340°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 97.2%
- Water stored
- 478 hm³
- Total capacity
- 491 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 490 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 1.3 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Proserpine River
- River basin
- Proserpine River Basin
- Year completed
- 1990
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 20.373°S, 148.340°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 97.2% | 478 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 97.2% | 478 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 97.3% | 478 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 97.3% | 478 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 97.4% | 478 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 97.4% | 479 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 97.4% | 479 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 97.5% | 479 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 97.5% | 479 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 97.5% | 479 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 97.5% | 479 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 97.6% | 480 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Peter Faust?
As of July 28, 2026, Peter Faust is at 97.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 478 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Peter Faust reservoir full?
Peter Faust is essentially full, sitting at 97.2% of capacity as of July 28, 2026.
Is the water level at Peter Faust rising or falling?
The level at Peter Faust has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Peter Faust hold?
Peter Faust has a total capacity of 491 hm³, of which about 490 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Peter Faust reservoir located?
Peter Faust is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Proserpine River Basin basin (coordinates 20.373°S, 148.340°E).
When was Peter Faust dam built?
The dam at Peter Faust was completed in 1990.
What is Peter Faust used for?
Peter Faust is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.