For the first time since October 2016, it has reached full capacity after more wet weather occurred mid-week.

It is an incredible sight for the likes of farmers, irrigators and Tamworth Regional council, which have all been given serious headaches in recent years during the drought.

The dam reached as low as 13 per cent in 2020, with the region put on heavy water restrictions, but now it's time to rejoice for those who were hit hardest during that time.

Check out the reaction from locals below:

Farmers and irrigators reveal relief as full dam provides confidence and security

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Full dam set to provide 'morale boost' to the community according to council

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Milestone mark is a cause to crack open a beer or wine bottle, reckons mayor Col Murray

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Chaffey dam spill is the icing on the cake of a great year, says local river advocates

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