May 2019 Keepit Dam, Gunnedah, Australia: In 2016 the dam was at near peak capacity but now due to the ongoing drought it is virtually empty at


In 2016 the dam was close to its capacity with recordings of 99% full. Water was lapping just below the tree line and dam. The extended drought and minimal inconsistent falls of rain since have lead to the dam now being unusable by the local sailing club and the remaining water available for emergency use only.


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