Echunga Dam on the Brink of Failure: Residents Warned of Potential Flooding

Tuesday, Sep 2, 2025 3:25 am ET1min read

Residents in Adelaide Hills town of Echunga have been warned about a dam at risk of failing, potentially causing flooding. The SA State Emergency Service has issued a flood advice, asking residents to follow their emergency plan and move valuables to a safe place. A small leak in the dam wall has caused water to flow towards Strathalbyn Road, and the SES is working to lower the water level to prevent further damage.

Echunga Dam on the Brink of Failure: Residents Warned of Potential Flooding

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