More water released from Dartmouth Dam

Feb 3, 2023

Releases will be made from Dartmouth Dam to create air-space ahead of winter.

Releases of water from Dartmouth Dam will increase to manage air-space in the dam.

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Murray-Darling Basin Authority‘s Andrew Reynolds said variable flow pulses of up to 7000 megalitres per day would be released into the Mitta Mitta River in coming weeks.

During this time flows will remain below the river capacity of 10,000 Ml/day.

“The purpose of increasing the releases now is to help target a lower storage level in Dartmouth Dam ahead of the potential for wet weather in winter and spring, without impacting on the volume of water available in the River Murray system in the months ahead,” Mr Reynolds said.

“Taking the opportunity to make releases that stay within the river channel is an important part of managing future risk.”

He said more rain and increased inflows during February could see these releases continue further into autumn.

Landholders and river users on the Mitta Mitta River can check the flow levels and forecasts on the MDBA website for more information.

Mr Reynolds said the MDBA was continuing to monitor air-space at Hume Dam and the potential for future air-space releases in the coming months.

By McPherson Media Group