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Driel Barrage Dam Level Today

KwaZulu-Natal. Full supply capacity 9 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.

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90.3%
Good - Monday, 1 June 2026
Last week
90.3%
+0.0% change
Last year
91.8%
-1.5% change
Capacity
9 Mm3
8690 million litres

This is at or near full supply capacity. No water-supply concerns are expected at this level.

Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Driel Barrage Dam has risen 3.1 percentage points - about 0.62% per week.

Driel Barrage 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 Driel Barrage Dam

Driel Barrage Dam has a full supply capacity of 8.7 million cubic metres (Mm3) in KwaZulu-Natal. At 90.3% full, the dam currently holds roughly 7.8 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 7847 million litres.

Driel Barrage Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Driel Barrage Dam running dry?

No, Driel Barrage Dam is not running dry. At 90.3% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Driel Barrage Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01, Driel Barrage Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 96.7%.

What cities does Driel Barrage Dam supply?

Driel Barrage Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal. For specific information about which municipality draws water from this dam, contact your local water services authority.

What river is Driel Barrage Dam on?

The river catchment that Driel Barrage Dam sits in is not recorded on this page. For catchment details, consult the Department of Water and Sanitation.

How is the Driel Barrage Dam level trending?

Driel Barrage Dam is currently at 90.3% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.0% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (91.8%).

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