New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

WATER SHARING PLAN FOR THE MACQUARIE AND CUDGEGONG REGULATED RIVERS WATER SOURCE 2003 - REG 63

63 Dam operation during floods and spills

(1) The operation of Windamere Dam and Burrendong Dam during times of flood shall be undertaken in a manner that maintains the safety of dam infrastructure.

(2) Providing it is consistent with subclause (1), the operation of Windamere Dam and Burrendong Dam should:

(a) leave the storage at full supply level at the completion of the flood event, subject to airspace requirements,

(b) ensure the general rate of increase of outflow does not exceed the rate of increase of inflow during floods, and

(c) minimise downstream flood damage.