Community access to state-owned dams and weirs
You can access our state-owned dams for recreational activities, including camping, fishing and boating.
Safety considerations
Your safety is vital.
Take responsibility for your safety by:
- looking for potential hazards and risks before entering the water (e.g. rocks and tree branches near the shoreline)
- being prepared for your activity with appropriate equipment and safety gear (e.g. life jackets)
- always reading and complying with the available signs near structures and waterways
- checking if there are any specific restrictions or permit requirements—read the information and tips on freshwater boating
- being aware of the recreational fishing rules and regulations when fishing in waterways and dams in Queensland
- following tips for swimming in creeks, lakes, rivers and dams.
Map of state-owned dams and weirs
Some of the dams and weirs are permanently closed to the public.
For referable dams, links to the emergency action plans are included in the map.
This map indicates which dams are open to the public:
- the green marker indicates open
- the grey marker indicates temporarily closed
- the black square indicates permanently closed—no public access.
Dams and weirs open to the public
Charles Lloyd Jones Weir
- Located on the Alice River, 15km south west of Barcaldine
- GPS -23.6500 145.2166
- Dry weather access only
- Access to weir wall is not permitted
- Picnic area with fire pits, public toilets, recreational fishing
- Overnight camping permitted
- Big rig access
- Water (not suitable for drinking)
- Mobile reception
Copperfield River Gorge (Kidston) Dam—closed temporarily due to flooding
- Located on the Copperfield River near Kidston, 72km south of Einasleigh
- GPS -19.0360 144.1233
- Access to dam wall is not permitted
- Picnic and camping area, gravel boat ramp, recreational fishing
- Access to site facilities is not permitted when dam is spilling excess water
- Public toilets, water (not suitable for drinking)
- Remote site—all visitors must be fully self-sufficient
- No mobile reception
- Four wheel drive access only, nearest fuel 100km
Corella Dam
- Located on the Corella River 50km west of Cloncurry
- GPS -20.8372 140.0461
- Access to dam wall is not permitted
- Picnic and camping area, gravel boat ramp, recreational fishing
- No camping in the spillway area
- Access to site facilities is not permitted when dam is spilling excess water
- Public toilets and picnic shelters at Clem Walton Park 2km away
- Poor mobile reception
East Leichhardt Dam
(Access to the dam via private property is at the discretion of the landholder and may vary without notice.)
- Located on private property on the East Leichhardt River 30km east of Mount Isa
- Access to dam wall is not permitted
- GPS -20.7885 139.7920
- Four wheel drive access only
- Gravel boat ramp, recreational fishing, camping area
- No mobile reception
Isis River Barrage
- Located on the Isis River 25km east of Childers
- GPS -25.2282 152.4482
- Access to barrage wall is not permitted
- Day use only, recreational fishing
- No facilities provided
Jumna Dam
- Located on a tributary of Jumna Creek 5km south-west of Irvinebank and 20km west of Herberton
- Recreational fishing
- Picnic area with shelter, no other facilities
Loudon Dam
- Located on Gibbs Creek in the heritage town of Irvinebank, 20km west of Herberton
- GPS -17.4287 145.2010
- Access to dam wall is not permitted
- Camping area on the common over the road
- Public toilets, water (not suitable for drinking), fuel and limited supplies may be available nearby in Irvinebank
- Former mining dam—no swimming or fishing
Nanango Weir
- Located on Barker Creek, 7km north-west of Nanango
- GPS -26.6501 151.9244
- Access to weir wall is not permitted
- Day use only, no facilities
Proston Weir
- Located on the Stuart River, 5km south-west from Proston
- GPS -26.2005 151.5735
- Access to weir wall is not permitted
- Day use only, recreational fishing, no facilities
- No camping or power boating permitted
Dams and weirs not open to the public
These state-owned government dams and weirs are permanently closed to the public.
- Barambah Creek Weir (located on Barambah Creek)
- Cressbrook Creek Weir (located on Cressbrook Creek near Toogoolawah)
- Crooks Dam (located on Return Creek near Mt Garnet)
- Glen Niven Dam (located on Four Mile Creek near Stanthorpe)
- Kariboe Weir (located on Kariboe Creek near Thangool)
- Left and Right Banks Slimes Dam (located on Crooks Dam near Mt Garnet)
- Lower Cressbrook Creek Weir (located on Cressbrook Creek near Toogoolawah)
- Mungungo Weir (located on Monal Creek near Monto)
- Tipton Weir (located on the Condamine River near Cecil Plains)
- Wyndham Dam (located on Wyndham Creek near Mt Garnet