2014 – Oaky River Dam Failure

George Samios and Steve Gough

Following an extreme flood event late on Friday 22nd February 2013, water overtopped the dam crest leading to total collapse of the dam’s right embankment and a span of the nearby intake tower access bridge as well as the cutting of power to the dam gates. The dam’s left embankment was also severely damaged. Options considered for remediation of the dam include decommissioning or reinstatement and upgrading to NSW Dams Safety Committee requirements.

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