The Darwin River Dam reached full capacity overnight and is now flowing over the spill way.

The dam has filled quickly with recent heavy monsoonal rains and run-off within the catchment.

“It’s exciting to see the dam at capacity again and so early in the year,” Power and Water’s Acting Executive General Manger Water Services, Eric Boyle said.

“The dam is designed to flow over its spillway when it reaches capacity, guiding water flow downstream in a controlled way and preventing any structural damage.”

During spillway overflow, river levels downstream of the dam may rise quickly and cause sudden changes in levels at road crossings downstream from the dam.

Power and Water cannot provide information on downstream river levels or predictions about areas that may be inundated during normal spillway overflow.

“We advise that for your own safety, always stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways,” Mr Boyle said.

SecureNT provides information about preparing, responding and recovering from an emergency.

If you need emergency help in floods, storms and cyclones call NT Emergency Services on 132 500.

The last time the dam reached capacity was in March 2022.

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