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Amy Turvey and her 3 boys were camping at Wivenhoe Dam this arvo when a severe storm smashed up their campsite! Amy videoed the damaging winds from the protection of her car as other campsites around her were also flattened. Amy had seen the warning from HSC but thought it was going around when next minute boats and tents were going everywhere! Amy estimates the winds to have been over 100km hr... They are all safe now :) ~ Jeff Higgins ~ | Higgins Storm Chasing

All 5 gates at Wivenhoe Dam have been opened, and it’s a dam impressive sight! 💧 Controlled releases are normal and help to release excess floodwater, restore drinking water levels, and keep our dams safe. Keep safe by avoiding hazards downstream, like fast-flowing or deep water near waterways. 🌊 | Seqwater

FLASHBACK: Since the 1974 floods, South East Queensland has put in place a range of flood defences, the most significant today is Wivenhoe Dam. But how much of a difference could it have made 50 years ago? 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane

A dam dramatically reshapes a river’s natural landscape by altering its flow and surrounding terrain. Upstream, the river is blocked and water backs up, forming a reservoir that floods valleys, forests, and sometimes entire communities—transforming a once dynamic river into a still, lake-like body.Downstream, the reduced water flow and lack of sediment lead to a narrower riverbed and increased erosion. Over time, these changes significantly modify the river’s topography, both above and below the