The Latest Breaking News from SES

The Bureau of Meteorology briefs the SES as it prepares for another week of concerning conditions with much of the state's west already impacted by floods as rain falls on already full catchments and rivers.

There are about 30,000 privately owned dams in South Australia, with 20,000 of those in the Adelaide Hills — including the Echunga dam that caused residents of the town to be evacuated.

The State Emergency Service says the Echunga dam no longer poses a potential flood risk as engineers declare the site safe.

A dam wall in the Adelaide Hills town of Echunga is still at risk of collapsing, with residents facing at least another 24 hours away from their homes.

"[It] will threaten you and your family's safety."

60 properties in warning area after privately owned dam’s wall shows signs of structural failure

The South Australian State Emergency Service has issued a warning to Echunga residents amid fears a privately owned dam may collapse.

Residents from the small Adelaide Hills town of Echunga have evacuated to the local football club, where volunteers are cooking food and offering support, as authorities attempt to stop a private dam from bursting.

With many catchments soaked and more rain on the way, authorities say waterways are ‘sensitive to any future rainfall’