Dam release notification service
Seqwater offers a free Dam Release Notification service that alerts you by email, SMS, or recorded phone messages when dam releases occur.
We manage 23 ungated and three gated dams across South East Queensland, supplying water to 3.1 million people. To stay informed about ungated dam spills or gated dam releases, download our Public Safety app or sign up for notifications.
Public Safety app
Our app provides dam release alerts, dam level updates, recreation and safety information, lake closures, and weather warnings - all in one place.
Register for notifications
To register for dam spilling notifications, simply select the registration form of your preferred method from the below and select the dams you would like to be notified about. Review the terms and conditions.
Notification information
Notifications will contain different information depending upon the type of dam(s) and location(s) you select. FAQs and more information about each notification can be found below.
Notification frequency
Notifications will be issued by Seqwater from time to time, depending upon the type of dam(s) you selected.
If you choose to receive information on a gated dam, the notification will be issued during declared flood events each time there is a material change in the timing for flood water releases from the selected dam(s) and impacts on bridges and crossings downstream of the dam
If you choose to receive information on an ungated dam, the notification will be issued at the time the dam is spilling, when the outflows reach the potential downstream hazard level, and when the dam stops spilling.
Gated dams
Gated dam notifications will tell you about the potential and likelihood of gated dam operations, the timing of water releases from each selected dam and the impacts on selected bridges and crossings downstream of the dams. You will also receive notifications when gated dam releases stop.
Ungated dams
Ungated dam notifications will tell you when the dam is spilling, when there may be potential downstream hazards, and when the dam has stopped spilling.
We do not provide information on the expected timing of releases from ungated dams as flows will start once the dam is full. We will notify you if the outflows have increased to a level that may cause potential hazards to the safety of people and property downstream.
This means that if you are downstream of the dam, avoid potential hazards such as fast flowing or deep water near waterways and floodplains. These hazards potentially threaten the safety of you and your property. For more information, and to be prepared, visit living downstream of a dam.
Mid Brisbane River Irrigators subscriber group
In December 2016 as part of continuous improvements to the dam release notification service, we established a new subscriber group called Mid Brisbane River Irrigators. Subscribers to this group will receive two specific types of notifications before flood releases commence from Wivenhoe Dam.
Learn more about the specific notifications for Mid Brisbane River Irrigators group
Somerset Dam operational releases
For Somerset Dam, we have introduced some notifications when we make operational releases from Somerset into Wivenhoe Dam.
Learn more about the specific notifications for Somerset Dam operational releases
Maroon Dam - change to notifications
To better reflect the way we operate the dam, we have revised the content of our Maroon Dam notifications.
Change subscription details or unsubscribe
After subscribing, you can change your contact details, select different dams or unsubscribe at any time. Email the team at [email protected], or call 1300 737 928 during business hours to update your details or unsubscribe.
Please allow one business day for updates to take effect.
For information about localised flood impacts, road and crossing closures, please contact your local council.
Disclaimer
Dam release notification service only provides information about selected dams and does not provide information about any other potential sources of flooding.
The notification service does not provide information on river levels at gauges, or predictions for areas that may be inundated by flood waters in a flood event.
Other sources of information include:
- details of road closures, inundation flood mapping and information about any evacuation arrangements - your local Council and Local Disaster Management Group
- weather forecasts and information on changes in river levels at particular gauge locations - the Bureau of Meteorology
- emergency services warnings - Police and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.