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Debe Debe Dam Level Today

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

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47.3%
Low - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
47.3%
+0.0% change
Last year
30.3%
+17.0% change
Capacity
6 Mm3
6330 million litres

This is below the 50% mark where municipalities often begin introducing water-use restrictions.

Debe Debe 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 47.3% Mean for Debe Debe Dam?

Debe Debe Dam has a full supply capacity of 6.3 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Eastern Cape. At 47.3% full, the dam currently holds approximately 3.0 Mm3 of water.

This is below the 50% mark where municipalities often begin introducing water-use restrictions.

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.

Debe Debe Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Debe Debe Dam running dry?

Debe Debe Dam is currently 47.3% full, which is below the 50% mark. This is not "running dry" but is low enough that water restrictions may be in effect for affected areas.

When was Debe Debe Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Debe Debe Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 47.3%.

What cities does Debe Debe Dam supply?

Debe Debe Dam is located in Eastern 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 Debe Debe Dam level trending?

Debe Debe Dam is currently at 47.3% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.0% from last week. Compared to this time last year (30.3%), the dam is in a significantly better position.

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