The company, in turn, took its name from the sailing ship Storm King, on which they migrated to Australia, arriving 9 February 1872.

[5] Following local government area amalgamations in 2008, the dam is currently operated by the Southern Downs Regional Council.

[2] In the 1980s, the Memorial School of Arts was relocated from Amiens to the dam to expand the recreation centre in the youth camp.

Following heavy rain on the eastern seaboard in mid-late March 2021, the dam filled and started to spill.

[10] Storm King Dam is available for recreational use, including fishing, water sports, bird watching and picnics.