Bivane Dam Level Today

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 100.2% full, the dam currently holds roughly 114.3 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 114268 million litres.

The dam is at or near full capacity. No water supply concerns are expected at this level.

Restriction thresholds to watch: most municipalities begin issuing warning notices when a supply dam drops below 50%, introduce Level 1 restrictions around 40%, and escalate further below 30%. Exact thresholds vary by water authority.

Bivane Dam supplies water to Paulpietersburg area.

Key supply areas: Paulpietersburg area.

Is Bivane Dam running dry?

No, Bivane Dam is not running dry. At 100.2% 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 2026-04-20.

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 100.2% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.4% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (102.6%).