Erfenis Dam Level Today
On the Groot-Vet River, Free State. Full supply capacity 214 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.
This dam is over 100% of its full supply capacity - the level officially counted as "100% full". The extra water is held in flood-reserve storage above the normal full level, so water is usually spilling over the spillway or being released through the sluice gates to protect the dam wall, and rivers downstream can run high. It is the opposite of a shortage: the dam is full and overflowing.
Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Erfenis Dam has fallen 1.7 percentage points - about 0.34% per week.
Erfenis Dam Level History
Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.
About Erfenis Dam
Erfenis is one of the main Free State irrigation dams on the Vet River system.
Erfenis Dam has a full supply capacity of 213.8 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Groot-Vet River in Free State. At 100.5% full, the dam currently holds roughly 214.8 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 214829 million litres.
Which Towns and Cities Does Erfenis Dam Supply?
Erfenis Dam supplies water to Theunissen and Ventersburg.
Key supply areas: Theunissen, Ventersburg.
Erfenis Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Erfenis Dam running dry?
No, Erfenis Dam is not running dry. At 100.5% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Erfenis Dam last full?
Based on available weekly data, Erfenis Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-06-01.
What cities does Erfenis Dam supply?
Erfenis Dam supplies water to Theunissen and Ventersburg. Erfenis is one of the main Free State irrigation dams on the Vet River system.
What river is Erfenis Dam on?
Erfenis Dam is on the Groot-Vet River in Free State.
How is the Erfenis Dam level trending?
Erfenis Dam is currently at 100.5% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.1% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (99.3%).
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