Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Wivenhoe
85.2% full
Capacity
1,165.2 hm³
Volume stored
993 hm³
River
Brisbane River
Year completed
1984
Coordinates
27.288°S, 152.550°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
85.2%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-1.4%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 Wivenhoe
As of July 28, 2026, Wivenhoe is filled to 85.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 993 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,165 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.1 pts), and it is 1.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Wivenhoe — 1049 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 62.0% (December 18, 2023) to a high of 93.4% (March 12, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around November.
The dam at Wivenhoe was completed in 1984. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply. It lies within the Brisbane River Basin basin at 27.288°S, 152.550°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 85.2%
- Water stored
- 993 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,165 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 1.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Brisbane River
- River basin
- Brisbane River Basin
- Year completed
- 1984
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 27.288°S, 152.550°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 85.2% | 993 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 85.1% | 991 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 85.1% | 991 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 85.1% | 992 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 85.2% | 993 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 85.3% | 994 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 85.3% | 994 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 85.2% | 993 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 85.3% | 993 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 85.5% | 996 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 85.9% | 1,001 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 85.8% | 999 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Wivenhoe?
As of July 28, 2026, Wivenhoe is at 85.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 993 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Wivenhoe reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Wivenhoe is high at 85.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Wivenhoe rising or falling?
The level at Wivenhoe has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.1 points).
How much water can Wivenhoe hold?
Wivenhoe has a total capacity of 1,165 hm³.
Where is Wivenhoe reservoir located?
Wivenhoe is located in Queensland, Australia, within the Brisbane River Basin basin (coordinates 27.288°S, 152.550°E).
When was Wivenhoe dam built?
The dam at Wivenhoe was completed in 1984.
What is Wivenhoe used for?
Wivenhoe is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.