Dam release update
Latest update: 10:30AM Tuesday 1 July 2025
GATED DAMS:
Operational releases from Somerset Dam into Wivenhoe Dam continue from today.
These releases are not expected to cause the lake level in Wivenhoe Dam to increase by more than 0.5 metres.
Low flow operational releases continue at Wivenhoe Dam.
Routine operational releases are common to balance the lake levels across Somerset and Wivenhoe dams.
UNGATED DAMS:
Due to recent rain in the catchment area, the following ungated dams are spilling excess water:
- Atkinson Dam
- Baroon Pocket Dam
- Cedar Pocket Dam
- Cooloolabin Dam
- Enoggera Dam
- Gold Creek Dam
- Leslie Harrison Dam
- Maroon Dam
- Sideling Creek Dam
- Wappa Dam
Due to continuing rain in the catchment area, outflows have increased from the following dams:
- Borumba Dam
Avoid potential hazards downstream of the dams such as fast flowing or deep water near waterways and floodplains.
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River levels and road closures
For information about road and crossing closures or other flood impacts, contact your local council or www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au.
Weather warnings and river heights are available from the Bureau of Meteorology website at www.bom.gov.au.