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Erfenis Dam Level Today

On the Groot-Vet River, Free State. Full supply capacity 214 million m3. Current as of 2026-04-20.

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102.2%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
100%
+2.2% change
Last year
103.7%
-1.5% change
Capacity
214 Mm3
213760 million litres

The dam is at or near full capacity. No water supply concerns are expected at this level.

Erfenis Dam Level History

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

Showing 2 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20.

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 102.2% full, the dam currently holds roughly 218.5 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 218463 million litres.

The dam is at or near full capacity. No water supply concerns are expected at this level.

Restriction thresholds to watch: most municipalities begin issuing warning notices when a supply dam drops below 50%, introduce Level 1 restrictions around 40%, and escalate further below 30%. Exact thresholds vary by water authority.

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 102.2% 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 2026-04-20.

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 102.2% full. The level is rising, up 2.2% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (103.7%).

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