Reservoir · Queensland · Australia · BOM Water Data Online
Wuruma
96.9% full
Capacity
165.4 hm³
Volume stored
160 hm³
Year completed
1968
Coordinates
25.204°S, 150.986°E
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
96.9%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
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About Wuruma
As of July 28, 2026, Wuruma is filled to 96.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 160 hm³ of water out of a maximum 165 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 163 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 Wuruma — 1094 data points between July 30, 2023 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 68.8% (December 12, 2025) to a high of 119.2% (March 10, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around November.
The dam at Wuruma was completed in 1968. It is operated by BOM primarily for water supply.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 96.9%
- Water stored
- 160 hm³
- Total capacity
- 165 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 163 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 1.3 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- Year completed
- 1968
- Operator
- BOM
- Coordinates
- 25.204°S, 150.986°E
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 96.9% | 160 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 96.9% | 160 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 97.0% | 160 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 97.0% | 160 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 97.1% | 161 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 97.1% | 161 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 97.1% | 161 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 97.1% | 161 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 97.1% | 161 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 97.2% | 161 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 97.2% | 161 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 97.3% | 161 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Wuruma?
As of July 28, 2026, Wuruma is at 96.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 160 hm³ of water, according to BOM data.
Is Wuruma reservoir full?
Wuruma is essentially full, sitting at 96.9% of capacity as of July 28, 2026.
Is the water level at Wuruma rising or falling?
The level at Wuruma has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Wuruma hold?
Wuruma has a total capacity of 165 hm³, of which about 163 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Wuruma reservoir located?
Wuruma is located in Queensland, Australia (coordinates 25.204°S, 150.986°E).
When was Wuruma dam built?
The dam at Wuruma was completed in 1968.
What is Wuruma used for?
Wuruma is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by BOM.