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Floriskraal Buffels Dam Level Today

Western Cape. Full supply capacity: 47 million m3. Latest data: 2026-04-20.

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51.1%
Moderate - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
50.1%
+1.0% change
Last year
68.2%
-17.1% change
Capacity
47 Mm3
46640 million litres

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

Floriskraal Buffels Dam Level History

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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 51.1% Mean for Floriskraal Buffels Dam?

Floriskraal Buffels Dam has a full supply capacity of 46.6 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Western Cape. At 51.1% full, the dam currently holds approximately 23.8 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.

Floriskraal Buffels Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Floriskraal Buffels Dam running dry?

No, Floriskraal Buffels Dam is not running dry. At 51.1% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Floriskraal Buffels Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Floriskraal Buffels Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 51.1%.

What cities does Floriskraal Buffels Dam supply?

Floriskraal Buffels 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 Floriskraal Buffels Dam level trending?

Floriskraal Buffels Dam is currently at 51.1% full. The level is rising, up 1.0% from last week. Compared to this time last year (68.2%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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