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Cata Dam Level Today

On the Cata, Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity 12 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.

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80.6%
Good - Monday, 1 June 2026
Last week
81.5%
-0.9% change
Last year
97.9%
-17.3% change
Capacity
12 Mm3
12080 million litres

This is a healthy level with comfortable reserves.

Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Cata Dam has fallen 9.2 percentage points - about 1.84% per week.

Cata Dam Level History

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

About Cata Dam

Cata Dam has a full supply capacity of 12.1 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Cata in Eastern Cape. At 80.6% full, the dam currently holds roughly 9.7 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 9736 million litres.

Cata Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cata Dam running dry?

No, Cata Dam is not running dry. At 80.6% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Cata Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01, Cata Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 90.5%.

What cities does Cata Dam supply?

Cata Dam is located in Eastern Cape on the Cata. For specific information about which municipality draws water from this dam, contact your local water services authority.

What river is Cata Dam on?

Cata Dam is on the Cata in Eastern Cape.

How is the Cata Dam level trending?

Cata Dam is currently at 80.6% full. The level is falling, down 0.9% from last week. Compared to this time last year (97.9%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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