Blyderivierpoort Dam Level Today

Blyderivierpoort stores water for the Lowveld citrus and tropical fruit belt downstream of the Blyde River Canyon.

Blyderivierpoort Dam has a full supply capacity of 54.4 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Blyde River in Mpumalanga. At 101.3% full, the dam currently holds roughly 55.1 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 55077 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.

Blyderivierpoort Dam supplies water to Hoedspruit and Lowveld citrus.

Key supply areas: Hoedspruit, Lowveld citrus.

Is Blyderivierpoort Dam running dry?

No, Blyderivierpoort Dam is not running dry. At 101.3% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Blyderivierpoort Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Blyderivierpoort Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-04-20.

What cities does Blyderivierpoort Dam supply?

Blyderivierpoort Dam supplies water to Hoedspruit and Lowveld citrus. Blyderivierpoort stores water for the Lowveld citrus and tropical fruit belt downstream of the Blyde River Canyon.

What river is Blyderivierpoort Dam on?

Blyderivierpoort Dam is on the Blyde River in Mpumalanga.

How is the Blyderivierpoort Dam level trending?

Blyderivierpoort Dam is currently at 101.3% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.3% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (100.6%).