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De Bos Onrus Dam Level Today

Western Cape. Full supply capacity: 6 million m3. Latest data: 2026-04-20.

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63.2%
Moderate - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
64%
-0.8% change
Last year
73.8%
-10.6% change
Capacity
6 Mm3
5740 million litres

This is a moderate level. No restrictions expected unless demand is unusually high or the dam is very small.

De Bos Onrus Dam Level History

0%25%50%75%100%Oct 25Apr 26

Showing 2 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20. Data collected by OurPower from the official DWS weekly PDF report.

What Does 63.2% Mean for De Bos Onrus Dam?

De Bos Onrus Dam has a full supply capacity of 5.7 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Western Cape. At 63.2% full, the dam currently holds approximately 3.6 Mm3 of water.

This is a moderate level. No restrictions expected unless demand is unusually high or the dam is very small.

Restriction thresholds to watch: Most municipalities begin warning notices around 50%, introduce Level 1 restrictions around 40%, and escalate to Level 2 around 30%. These thresholds vary by water authority.

De Bos Onrus Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is De Bos Onrus Dam running dry?

No, De Bos Onrus Dam is not running dry. At 63.2% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was De Bos Onrus Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, De Bos Onrus Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 98.9%.

What cities does De Bos Onrus Dam supply?

De Bos Onrus Dam is located in Western Cape on the null River. Supply details for specific cities are not available for all dams. For information about your water supply, contact your local municipality.

How is the De Bos Onrus Dam level trending?

De Bos Onrus Dam is currently at 63.2% full. The level is falling, down 0.8% from last week. Compared to this time last year (73.8%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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