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Bivane Dam Level Today

On the Bivane River, KwaZulu-Natal. Full supply capacity 114 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.

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99.7%
Good - Monday, 1 June 2026
Last week
99.7%
+0.0% change
Last year
101.1%
-1.4% change
Capacity
114 Mm3
114040 million litres

This is at or near full supply capacity. No water-supply concerns are expected at this level.

Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Bivane Dam has fallen 0.5 percentage points - about 0.1% per week.

Bivane Dam Level History

0%25%50%75%100%Oct 25May 26Jun 26

Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.

About Bivane Dam

Bivane is in the Pongola River catchment in northern KZN.

Bivane Dam has a full supply capacity of 114.0 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Bivane River in KwaZulu-Natal. At 99.7% full, the dam currently holds roughly 113.7 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 113698 million litres.

Which Towns and Cities Does Bivane Dam Supply?

Bivane Dam supplies water to Paulpietersburg area.

Key supply areas: Paulpietersburg area.

Bivane Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bivane Dam running dry?

No, Bivane Dam is not running dry. At 99.7% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Bivane Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Bivane Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-06-01.

What cities does Bivane Dam supply?

Bivane Dam supplies water to Paulpietersburg area. Bivane is in the Pongola River catchment in northern KZN.

What river is Bivane Dam on?

Bivane Dam is on the Bivane River in KwaZulu-Natal.

How is the Bivane Dam level trending?

Bivane Dam is currently at 99.7% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.0% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (101.1%).

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