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Near-full water storages and the likely return of dry weather patterns are 2 factors influencing possible River Murray System management strategies for the year ahead.

Each year we release an Annual Operating Outlook for the River Murray. It explains how we may operate the River Murray system across a range of possible climatic and rainfall scenarios.

Releases from Dartmouth Dam are being made to manage airspace for flood protection.

Flows in the River Murray system vary widely depending on a range of factors, including rainfall, inflows, evaporation, and demands for water from all users.

Increase in release from Dartmouth Reservoir for the purposes of electricity generation.

Decrease in release from Dartmouth Reservoir.

Releases from Dartmouth Reservoir will be decreased for the purposes of electricity generation.

Decrease in release from Dartmouth Reservoir for the purposes of electricity generation.

Increase in release from Dartmouth Reservoir for the purposes of electricity generation.

From Friday 4 August 2023 the MDBA will gradually reduce releases from the current rate of 2,000 ML/day to target 1,000 ML/day (measured at Colemans gauge). This rate will continue to manage airspace ahead of future rainfall events.