Albert Falls Dam Level Today
KwaZulu-Natal. Full supply capacity: 286 million m3. Latest data: 2026-04-20.
The dam is at or near full capacity. No water supply concerns are expected at this level.
Albert Falls Dam Level History
Showing 2 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20. Data collected by OurPower from the official DWS weekly PDF report.
What Does 100.1% Mean for Albert Falls Dam?
Albert Falls Dam has a full supply capacity of 285.6 million cubic metres (Mm3) in KwaZulu-Natal. At 100.1% full, the dam currently holds approximately 285.9 Mm3 of water.
The dam is at or near full capacity. No water supply concerns are expected at this level.
Restriction thresholds to watch: Most municipalities begin warning notices around 50%, introduce Level 1 restrictions around 40%, and escalate to Level 2 around 30%. These thresholds vary by water authority.
Which Cities Does Albert Falls Dam Supply?
Albert Falls Dam on the uMngeni River is one of the key water supply dams for Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas in KwaZulu-Natal.
Key supply areas: Pietermaritzburg.
Albert Falls Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albert Falls Dam running dry?
No, Albert Falls Dam is not running dry. At 100.1% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Albert Falls Dam last full?
Based on available weekly data, Albert Falls Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-04-20.
What cities does Albert Falls Dam supply?
Albert Falls Dam on the uMngeni River is one of the key water supply dams for Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas in KwaZulu-Natal.
How is the Albert Falls Dam level trending?
Albert Falls Dam is currently at 100.1% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.1% from last week. Compared to this time last year (109.1%), the dam is noticeably lower.
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