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Gamka Gamka Dam Level Today

Western Cape. Full supply capacity: 2 million m3. Latest data: 2026-04-20.

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16.9%
Critically low - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
17.3%
-0.4% change
Last year
48.7%
-31.8% change
Capacity
2 Mm3
1730 million litres

This is critically low. Severe water restrictions are likely in place or imminent for areas supplied by this dam.

Gamka Gamka 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 16.9% Mean for Gamka Gamka Dam?

Gamka Gamka Dam has a full supply capacity of 1.7 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Western Cape. At 16.9% full, the dam currently holds approximately 0.3 Mm3 of water.

This is critically low. Severe water restrictions are likely in place or imminent for areas supplied by this dam.

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.

Gamka Gamka Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gamka Gamka Dam running dry?

Gamka Gamka Dam is critically low at 16.9% full. This is below the threshold where severe water restrictions are typically imposed. Water supply authorities are likely managing demand actively.

When was Gamka Gamka Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Gamka Gamka Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 32.7%.

What cities does Gamka Gamka Dam supply?

Gamka Gamka 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 Gamka Gamka Dam level trending?

Gamka Gamka Dam is currently at 16.9% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.4% from last week. Compared to this time last year (48.7%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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