Combined Dam Levels
Wivenhoe, Somerset & North Pine combined total fill:
96.7%
(Taken 11-03-2010)
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Seqwater dam level update – Thursday 11 March 2010
The combined levels of Wivenhoe, Somerset and North Pine dams have increased slightly to 96.7%, up 0.3% since yesterday, with inflows continuing into both Wivenhoe and Somerset. This the first time they have been at this level since May 2001. The dam levels have increased by more than 22% since 1 March.
Seqwater does not anticipate Wivenhoe reaching 100% capacity based on the current inflows. Additional rainfall will be required to reach this level. When Wivenhoe does reach capacity there is an additional 1,450,000 megalitres in flood storage capacity available.
Wivenhoe, Somerset & North Pine dams (Greater Brisbane)
Wivenhoe Dam has increased to 94.5%, up 0.3% since yesterday.
Somerset Dam is above full supply capacity and water is being released into Wivenhoe. There is only one cone valve open at present and this is expected to be shut prior to the weekend, unless there is further rainfall. Recreational activities at Somerset are open at all locations.
North Pine Dam is currently at 99.2%.
The catchments have not received any rainfall in the last 24 hours, although inflows continue from last week’s rain.
Hinze Dam (Gold Coast)
Hinze Dam is still spilling.
Lake Baroon Pocket (Sunshine Coast)
Lake Baroon’s level is at 100% and spilling. Baroon Pocket Dam has been closed for all recreational purposes, including boating, for safety reasons as a result of recent rainfall.
Be DAM smart
Seqwater has launched a community education and awareness campaign focussing on dam safety. With the slogan “Be Dam Smart” and continuing the “Safe for Life” theme, the campaign has been developed and in consultation with Queensland Police and Seqwater Rangers who will actively patrol recreational areas over the summer period. more...