Wide Bay residents are worried some tourists to the area may be overcome by more natural beauty than they intended, with concerns over plans to release dam water near a camp-site.

Queensland water authority SunWater has reportedly begun releasing excess from the Paradise Dam this week, days ahead of schedule. A dam spokesperson said the dump was started early to allow workers to repair the eight-year-old dam, which was damaged during floods earlier this year.

The dam release is expected to be carried out over two weeks, though it is unclear how much water will be let out in that time.

Reports say no downstream flooding is expected and the nearby Booyal Crossing will likely remain open.

The small community of Goodnight Scrub are worried however. A community member says the tiny town is concerned that there have not been enough warnings for campers and swimmers, who could potentially be in danger from the increased flow.

SunWater says the closure of the crossing is the responsibility of the nearby Bundaberg Regional Council.