WATCH: Ross River Dam gates open as capacity reaches over 100 per cent
WATCH: Ross River Dam gates open as capacity reaches over 100 per cent
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Ross River Dam during North Queensland flood event
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Ross River Dam during North Queensland flood event
Feb 3, 2025
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4 January 2026 at 1.15pm Filmed on location at the Ross River Dam spillway, this update highlights the current potential risk developing for downstream areas due to upcoming forecast rainfall. As discussed in the video, a sandbagging station has been established at the base of the hill near the spillway if you need to fill sandbags for your property. The dam is currently sitting at 93 percent capacity, placing it just 7 percent away from spilling. With catchments already saturated, it will not t
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4 January 2026 at 1.15pm Filmed on location at the Ross River Dam spillway, this update highlights the current potential risk developing for downstream areas due to upcoming forecast rainfall. As discussed in the video, a sandbagging station has been established at the base of the hill near the spillway if you need to fill sandbags for your property. The dam is currently sitting at 93 percent capacity, placing it just 7 percent away from spilling. With catchments already saturated, it will not t
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2/2/25 -2.15pm - Update on Ross River Dam Townsville. The dam is currently sitting at 161.74%, spilling and very heavy rainfall is continuing in the catchment. Video sent in by Kirwan. Do you have a storm report or maybe you captured a photo or video today? Send us a direct message via this link: m.me/HigginsStormChasing ➡️ Don't delay becoming a HSC premium yearly member! Our detailed rainfall maps, thunderstorms maps with extensive written information constantly covers the next 3 days ahead ✅
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2/2/25 -2.15pm - Update on Ross River Dam Townsville. The dam is currently sitting at 161.74%, spilling and very heavy rainfall is continuing in the catchment. Video sent in by Kirwan. Do you have a storm report or maybe you captured a photo or video today? Send us a direct message via this link: m.me/HigginsStormChasing ➡️ Don't delay becoming a HSC premium yearly member! Our detailed rainfall maps, thunderstorms maps with extensive written information constantly covers the next 3 days ahead ✅
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Ross River Dam Townsville | Oz Industries Forecasting Weather Oz
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A torrent of water is pouring from Ross River Dam, with the catchment at 180% capacity and the threat of four more days of torrential rain. Full flood coverage in 7 News at 6pm. www.7plus.com.au/news #7News | 7NEWS Townsville
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A torrent of water is pouring from Ross River Dam, with the catchment at 180% capacity and the threat of four more days of torrential rain. Full flood coverage in 7 News at 6pm. www.7plus.com.au/news #7News | 7NEWS Townsville
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Angry anglers advocating for the Ross River Dam to be unlocked for recreational fishing are no closer to wetting their rods after what they say are broken promises from the Townsville City Council. Funding for the project was approved late last year, but that money appears to have disappeared. 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville
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Angry anglers advocating for the Ross River Dam to be unlocked for recreational fishing are no closer to wetting their rods after what they say are broken promises from the Townsville City Council. Funding for the project was approved late last year, but that money appears to have disappeared. 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville
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It was a frustrating start to the public holiday for residents planning to head out on Ross River Dam, after a suspicious device was found near the river. The bomb squad faced a tricky task to detonate the device. 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville
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Townsville: Ever wondered about the Ross River Dam levels? Here's a comparison video before and after the rains. | ABC North Queensland
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What a sight! 😲 Ross River Dam in Townsville has opened its flood gates for the first time since 2014! Listen to the roar! 📹: Shannon Graham | ABC Brisbane
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻💧 Councillor Paul Jacob and General Manager of Water Services, Travis Richards discuss the final stage of the Ross River Dam to Douglas Water Treatment Plant Pipeline Renewal project. Council is asking residents to conserve their water usage from May 20 to June 25, as the project nears completion. During the final stage crews are working to connect the new 9.5km pipeline i
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***PLEASE SHARE TO ALERT OTHERS*** Ross River flooding is expected to peak at 11am. Floodwaters may remain at those levels until at least midnight. Townsville Local Disaster Management Group: Residents in flood-affected suburbs are being warned that the Ross River flooding is expected to peak around 11am and last until at least midnight. The Ross River Dam spillway gates remain open to their maximum setting, releasing up to 1900 cubic metres of water per second. The Dam level has stabilised but
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The Ross River Dam one year ago, just prior being closed to public and having the gates opened even further. The raw power of the water is mesmerising, but downright scary as well. | Weather IQ
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Locals could soon be reeling in metre-long barramundi at a new spot in Townsville. Council is considering plans to open the Ross River Dam to recreational fishers, after years of campaigning by anglers. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/townsville #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville
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This once-in-100-year flood has broken records, inundated hundreds of homes, and set crocodiles out onto the streets of Townsville. | SBS News
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ROSS RIVER DAM IN TOWNSVILLE AT 74% (172338 ML.) You can see where the water used to be. Check it out. | ABC North Queensland
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As of today, the Ross River Dam in Townsville is conducting a controlled release of water through its spillway, following its approved Emergency Action Plan. This action is in response to significant rainfall in the region, which has led to rising water levels in the dam.  The Ross River Dam, completed in 1971, is a rock and earthfill embankment dam situated between Kelso and Mount Stuart in northern Queensland. It serves dual purposes: flood mitigation and providing potable water to the Townsv
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Healthy rainfall totals have topped Ross River Dam up to the brim. ⛈️🚰 See when a water release was expected and how the blue-green algae issue was tracking. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3PbMwk3 | Townsville Bulletin
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Local fishers could be reeling in barramundi from the Ross River Dam by next year. A decision to open the waterway to recreational activities received the majority of votes in Wednesday's council meeting. 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville
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TSV FLOOD: Ross River Dam spillway gates open in Townsville
Jan 30, 2019
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🌦️ Ross River Dam radial gates open to 0.25 meters as a controlled water release from the dam. This is apart of the dams normal operating procedures, there’s no need to be alarmed and there is no threat of flooding. Please keep out of our swollen rivers and creek systems during this time for safety reasons. Nick Dametto Townsville City Council Townsville Disaster Information #townsville #allinfortownsville #townsvillenorthqueensland | Nick Dametto Mayor of Townsville
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How did the Ross River Dam reach more than 200 per cent capacity amid the Townsville floods?
Feb 5, 2019
ABC NewsRachel Riga,staff
Ross River Dam gate opened after hitting 102%
Jan 17, 2023
townsvillebulletin.com.au
WATCH: Ross Dam releases water as disaster preparations begin
Aug 31, 2023
townsvillebulletin.com.au
Ross River Dam gates open for low volume release
Mar 8, 2024
townsvillebulletin.com.au
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Keen fishers and boaties could soon have better access to Ross River Dam. The State Government has pledged to build a new boat ramp, saying it would bring millions of dollars to the city. 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Townsville
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Knowing our Ross River Dam’s levels has never been easier! Keep up to date with the dam levels with our new look Dam Levels page here - https://bit.ly/3r0noyG Find out how our dam operates and provides you safe and reliable drinking water every day 👇 | Townsville Disaster Information
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Dam levels | Seqwater
Sep 22, 2019
seqwater.com.au
Dam repairs at Rough River Lake could take years to complete
Dec 12, 2022
wdrb.com
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Townsville dam spillway gates open fully, with flood zone facing further inundation
Feb 3, 2019
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