Blyderivierpoort Dam Level Today
On the Blyde River, Mpumalanga. Full supply capacity 54 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.
This dam is over 100% of its full supply capacity - the level officially counted as "100% full". The extra water is held in flood-reserve storage above the normal full level, so water is usually spilling over the spillway or being released through the sluice gates to protect the dam wall, and rivers downstream can run high. It is the opposite of a shortage: the dam is full and overflowing.
Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Blyderivierpoort Dam has fallen 0.4 percentage points - about 0.08% per week.
Blyderivierpoort Dam Level History
Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.
About Blyderivierpoort Dam
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 100.9% full, the dam currently holds roughly 54.9 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 54859 million litres.
Which Towns and Cities Does Blyderivierpoort Dam Supply?
Blyderivierpoort Dam supplies water to Hoedspruit and Lowveld citrus.
Key supply areas: Hoedspruit, Lowveld citrus.
Blyderivierpoort Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blyderivierpoort Dam running dry?
No, Blyderivierpoort Dam is not running dry. At 100.9% 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 2026-06-01.
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 100.9% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.1% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (100.3%).
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