Clanwilliam Dam Level Today
On the Olifants River, Western Cape. Full supply capacity 122 million m3. Current as of 2026-10-19.
This is at or near full supply capacity. No water-supply concerns are expected at this level.
Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Clanwilliam Dam has fallen 2.1 percentage points - about 0.42% per week.
Clanwilliam Dam Level History
Showing 19 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-10-19.
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 93.8% full, the dam currently holds roughly 114.9 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 114886 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:
| Dam | Province | Cap (Mm3) | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loskop Dam | Mpumalanga | 362 | 99.5% |
| Flag Boshielo Dam | Limpopo | 185 | 98.9% |
| Witbank Dam | Mpumalanga | 104 | 98.4% |
| Bulshoek Dam | Western Cape | 5 | 62.9% |
Clanwilliam Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clanwilliam Dam running dry?
No, Clanwilliam Dam is not running dry. At 93.8% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Clanwilliam Dam last full?
Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-10-19, Clanwilliam Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 95.9%.
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 93.8% full. The level is falling, down 0.7% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (96%).
Other Dams in Western Cape
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