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Clanwilliam Dam Level Today

On the Olifants River, Western Cape. Full supply capacity 122 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.

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81.9%
Good - Monday, 1 June 2026
Last week
82.4%
-0.5% change
Last year
28%
+53.9% change
Capacity
122 Mm3
122480 million litres

This is a healthy level with comfortable reserves.

Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Clanwilliam Dam has risen 65.6 percentage points - about 13.12% per week.

Clanwilliam 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 Clanwilliam Dam

Clanwilliam Dam is the anchor of the Olifants-Doring Water Management Area on the West Coast. Its wall is currently being raised to increase capacity for regional irrigation.

Clanwilliam Dam has a full supply capacity of 122.5 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Olifants River in Western Cape. At 81.9% full, the dam currently holds roughly 100.3 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 100311 million litres.

Which Towns and Cities Does Clanwilliam Dam Supply?

Clanwilliam Dam supplies water to Clanwilliam, Citrusdal and West Coast irrigation.

Key supply areas: Clanwilliam, Citrusdal, West Coast irrigation.

Other Dams on the Olifants River

Clanwilliam Dam is one of 5 dams we track on the Olifants River. Sorted by capacity:

DamProvinceCap (Mm3)Now
Loskop DamMpumalanga362100.9%
Flag Boshielo DamLimpopo185102.8%
Witbank DamMpumalanga10499.4%
Bulshoek DamWestern Cape546.6%

Clanwilliam Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clanwilliam Dam running dry?

No, Clanwilliam Dam is not running dry. At 81.9% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Clanwilliam Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01, Clanwilliam Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 95.8%.

What cities does Clanwilliam Dam supply?

Clanwilliam Dam supplies water to Clanwilliam, Citrusdal and West Coast irrigation. Clanwilliam Dam is the anchor of the Olifants-Doring Water Management Area on the West Coast. Its wall is currently being raised to increase capacity for regional irrigation.

What river is Clanwilliam Dam on?

Clanwilliam Dam is on the Olifants River in Western Cape. Other dams on the Olifants River include Loskop Dam, Flag Boshielo Dam, Witbank Dam.

How is the Clanwilliam Dam level trending?

Clanwilliam Dam is currently at 81.9% full. The level is falling, down 0.5% from last week. Compared to this time last year (28%), the dam is in a significantly better position.

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