Dam release update

Latest update: 10.30 AM, Tuesday 16 April 2024

GATED DAMS:

No gated releases occurring.

UN-GATED DAMS: 

Due to rain in the catchment area, the following ungated dams are spilling excess water:

  • Bill Gunn Dam
  • Borumba Dam
  • Cedar Pocket Dam
  • Ewen Maddock Dam
  • Lake Macdonald Dam
  • Leslie Harrison Dam
  • Little Nerang Dam
  • Wappa Dam

Due to recent rain in the catchment area, increased outflows are also occurring from the following dams:

  • Baroon Pocket Dam
  • Enoggera Dam
  • Gold Creek Dam 
  • Hinze Dam
  • Sideling Creek Dam (Lake Kurwongbah)
  • Wyaralong Dam

Avoid potential hazards downstream of the dam such fast flowing or deep water near waterways and flood plains.

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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.