Dam Levels
Current water levels across our dam infrastructure
Average Dam Level
88.4%
Total Dams
8
Total Capacity
209.1 million m³
Individual Dam Levels
Updated weekly - Last updated: 02 June 2026
Binfield Park Dam
Capacity
36.8 million m³
Last Week
96.75%
Debe Dam
Capacity
6.3 million m³
Last Week
45.22%
Laing Dam
Capacity
18.9 million m³
Last Week
100%
Mnyameni Dam
Capacity
1.8 million m³
Last Week
96.59%
Nahoon Dam
Capacity
19.3 million m³
Last Week
74.9%
Rooikrans Dam
Capacity
4.8 million m³
Last Week
97.43%
Sandile Dam
Capacity
29.7 million m³
Last Week
100%
Wriggleswade Dam
Capacity
91.5 million m³
Last Week
96.43%
Historical Dam Level Trends
Track water levels over time. Select a date range to view historical data from Department of Water and Sanitation.
All Dams Level Trend
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.