Alerts and updates
Alerts and updates
View the latest dam notifications, algae alerts and operations updates.
Avon Dam
WaterNSW regrets to advise that due to a bridge upgrade, this site is temporarily closed. Visitors are advised to go to Nepean dam to enjoy any recreational activities.
Bendeela Recreational Area
Due to COVID requirements all campers will be required to book in advance. No camping will be permitted without a booking. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Blowering Dam
Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Brogo Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Burrendong Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Burrinjuck Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Carcoar Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Cataract Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Chaffey Dam
Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Copeton Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Cordeaux Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Fitzroy Falls Reservoir
Fitzroy Falls Picnic Area and Fishing Area are open. Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Glenbawn Dam
Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Glennies Creek Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Hume Dam
Public movement across the wall at Hume dam is restricted while we undertake important routine maintenance checks on post tension anchors. Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Keepit Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Lostock Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Menindee Lakes
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Nepean Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Oberon Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Pindari Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Rydal Dam
Split Rock Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Tallowa Dam
Tallowa Dam Picnic area is open. The dam is spilling and caution is advised when launching or retrieving canoes. Remote camps are open. Due to COVID requirements all Lake Yarrunga remote campers will be required to book in advance. No remote camping will be permitted without a booking. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Toonumbar Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Warragamba Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Windamere Dam
Our recreation areas are for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Wingecarribee Reservoir
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Woronora Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Wyangala Dam
Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Blue-green algae red alert warnings lifted for Lake Brewster Regulator Channel - 16 April 2021
Blue-green algal Red Alert for Burrinjuck Dam at Woolgarlo - 15 April 2021
Red Alert warning lifted at Toonumbar Dam - 15 April 2021
Blue-green algae Red Alert warning lifted in the Murray River at Mildura - 14 April 2021
Blue-Green Algae Red Alert for Neimur River at Barham - Moulamein Rd - 14 April 2021
Blue green algae Red Alert warning lifted at Windamere Dam - 09 April 2021
All Red Alerts for blue-green algal lifted for Burrinjuck Dam - 06 April 2021
Red Alert for blue-green algae at Lake Brewster Regulator Channel - 06 April 2021
Blue-green algae Red Alerts for the lower Murray River – Mt Dispersion and d/s Mildura Marina to Wentworth - 31 March 2021
Red alert for blue-green algae at Lake Brewster Outlet Channel - 26 March 2021
Blue-green algae Red Alert warning for Malpas Dam storage has been cleared - 22 March 2021
Blue-green algal Red Alert for Burrinjuck Dam at Good Hope - 18 March 2021
Blue-green algae Red Alert for the lower Murray River – Red Cliffs Water Treatment Plant to Mildura Weir inclusive - 17 March 2021
Blue-green algae Red Alert for the lower Murray River - downstream of Psyche Bend to Bruce's Bend - 12 March 2021
Blue-green algae alert Lake Victoria outlet - 10 March 2021
Murrumbidgee IVT Delivery Extended to April 2021 - 16 March 2021 (PDF 87.5 KB)
Ops Update NAMOI deliveries - 16 Feb 21.pdf (PDF 52.4 KB)
Border Rivers Glenlyon Dam Releases Operational Update - 8 Feb 2021 (PDF 241.7 KB)
Macquarie Reduced Dam Release - 04 Feb 2021 (PDF 61.4 KB)
Murrumbidgee IVT Delivery - Extended - 25 January 2021 (PDF 84.8 KB)
NAMOI deliveries Jan 22.pdf (PDF 52.6 KB)
Macquarie Surplus flows - 06 Jan 2021 (PDF 59.7 KB)
Upper Namoi UCF access - 30 Dec 2020 (PDF 61.9 KB)
North Contact Details - 24 December 2020 (PDF 62.4 KB)
Pindari block release - 23 December 2020 (PDF 115.0 KB)
NAMOI block release 22 Dec 2020.pdf (PDF 72.8 KB)
Gwydir Valley Flows - 21 Dec 2020 (PDF 141.3 KB)
Gwydir Valley Flows - 19 Dec 2020 (PDF 86.0 KB)
NAMOI block release 17 Dec 2020.pdf (PDF 135.2 KB)
Murrumbidgee - IVT Delivery Extended - 9 December 2020 (PDF 84.7 KB)