Controlled, flood releases from Wivenhoe Dam began at 5pm, Tuesday 11 March 2025, due to heavy rainfall caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.  

Releases from Somerset Dam into Wivenhoe Dam began at 11:00pm on Sunday 9 March 2025. 

Flood releases from North Pine Dam began at 3:00am on Sunday 9 March 2025. 

Seqwater’s Flood Operations Centre mobilised at on Wednesday 5 March 2025 for-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. 

GATED DAMS:

Wivenhoe Dam

Controlled, flood releases from Wivenhoe Dam began at 5pm on Tuesday 11 March 2025 due heavy rainfall caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.  

These releases will be made as the flows in the Brisbane River from Lockyer Creek and Bremer River recede and in accordance with the Manual of Operational Procedures for Flood Mitigation for Somerset Dam and Wivenhoe Dam. 

Somerset Dam

Flood releases from Somerset into Wivenhoe Dam have commenced and will potentially continue throughout the week. 

Releases from Somerset Dam into Wivenhoe Dam are common to balance the lake levels across the dams. 

North Pine Dam

Flood releases began at 3am on Sunday 9 March 2025.

Releases, combined with river and creek flows downstream of the dam, have impacted Youngs Crossing Road which is now closed.

If you are downstream of the dam, stay away from fast flowing or deep water near waterways and floodplains.

UN-GATED DAMS: 

A number of ungated dams continue to spill as a result of recent rainfall in the dam catchments across South East Queensland.  

• Baroon Pocket Dam
• Bill Gunn Dam
• Borumba Dam
• Cedar Pocket Dam
• Cooloolabin Dam
• Enoggera Dam
• Ewen Maddock Dam
• Gold Creek
• Hinze Dam
• Lake Macdonald Dam
• Lake Manchester Dam
• Leslie Harrison Dam
• Little Nerang Dam
• Maroon Dam
• Moogerah Dam
• Nindooinbah Dam
• Sideling Creek Dam
• Wappa Dam
• Wyaralong Dam.

Ungated dams are designed to spill during periods of heavy rain to ensure the protection and safety of the dam. Read more about how gated and ungated dams work here.

Avoid potential hazards downstream of dams such as fast flowing or deep water near waterways and floodplains.

All of Seqwater’s recreation sites, including our lakes, remain closed to recreation due to the severe weather event associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Once conditions are safe, we will check for hazards and re-open lakes as soon as possible. We thank lake visitors for their understanding and patience. For more information, refer to our Recreation and Safety Notices. 

Stay up to date 

• Road and crossing closures or other flood impacts: Follow updates from your local council or visit www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au 
• Weather warnings and river heights: www.bom.gov.au  
• Dam release hotline 1300 737 928 to hear the latest dam release update 
• Download our public safety mobile app to receive push notifications to your phone 
• Subscribe to our free dam release notification service 
• Follow us on Facebook or X (Twitter) for key updates. 

Who to contact 

• Seqwater community enquiries: 1300 737 928 or email [email protected] 
• Seqwater media team on 07 3247 3000 or email [email protected]