New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

WATER SHARING PLAN FOR THE PATERSON REGULATED RIVER WATER SOURCE 2007 - REG 58

58 Dam operation during floods and spills

(1) The operation of Lostock Dam during times of flood and spilling of water is to be undertaken in a manner that maintains the safety of dam infrastructure.

(2) Providing it is consistent with subclause (1), operation:

(a) should leave the storage at full supply level at the completion of the flood or spilling of water, and

(b) should aim to lessen downstream flood damage where possible.