Dam Levels
Current water levels across our dam infrastructure
Average Dam Level
90.9%
Total Dams
8
Total Capacity
209.1 million m³
Individual Dam Levels
Updated weekly - Last updated: 17 July 2026
Binfield Park Dam
98.79%
Capacity
36.8 million m³
Last Week
98.79%
No change
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Debe Dam
57.14%
Capacity
6.3 million m³
Last Week
57.14%
No change
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Laing Dam
101.08%
Capacity
18.9 million m³
Last Week
101.08%
No change
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Mnyameni Dam
99.91%
Capacity
1.8 million m³
Last Week
99.91%
No change
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Nahoon Dam
76.1%
Capacity
19.3 million m³
Last Week
76.1%
No change
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Rooikrans Dam
96.52%
Capacity
4.8 million m³
Last Week
96.52%
No change
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Sandile Dam
100%
Capacity
29.7 million m³
Last Week
100%
No change
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Wriggleswade Dam
97.29%
Capacity
91.5 million m³
Last Week
97.29%
No change
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Historical Dam Level Trends
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Data source: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Amatola Water monitoring systems. Historical data may be incomplete for some periods.
About Dam Level Data
Dam levels are monitored continuously and updated weekly. The data shown represents the percentage of total capacity. Levels above 100% indicate that the dam is overflowing, which is normal during rainy seasons.
For technical queries about dam operations or water availability, please contact our Water Resource Management team at +27 (0) 43 707 3700.