Dam release update

Latest update: 6:50pm Monday 18 March 2024

GATED DAMS:

No gated dam releases are planned or occurring.

UN-GATED DAMS:

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

  • Enoggera Dam
  • Ewen Maddock Dam
  • Hinze Dam
  • Little Nerang Dam
  • Sideling Creek Dam (Lake Kurwongbah)

Due to recent rain in the catchment area, outflows have increased from the following dams. Avoid potential hazards downstream of the dam such fast flowing or deep water near waterways and flood plains.

  • Baroon Pocket Dam
  • Borumba Dam
  • Cedar Pocket Dam
  • Gold Creek Dam
  • Lake Macdonald Dam
  • Wappa Dam

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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.