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Goedertrouw Dam Level Today

On the Mhlathuze River, KwaZulu-Natal. Full supply capacity 301 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.

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97.3%
Good - Monday, 1 June 2026
Last week
97.6%
-0.3% change
Last year
100.4%
-3.1% change
Capacity
301 Mm3
301250 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, Goedertrouw Dam has fallen 1.9 percentage points - about 0.38% per week.

Goedertrouw Dam Level History

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Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.

About Goedertrouw Dam

Goedertrouw, also known as Klipfontein Dam, is the main supply dam for the Richards Bay industrial complex.

Goedertrouw Dam has a full supply capacity of 301.3 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Mhlathuze River in KwaZulu-Natal. At 97.3% full, the dam currently holds roughly 293.1 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 293116 million litres.

Which Towns and Cities Does Goedertrouw Dam Supply?

Goedertrouw Dam supplies water to Richards Bay and Empangeni.

Key supply areas: Richards Bay, Empangeni.

Goedertrouw Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goedertrouw Dam running dry?

No, Goedertrouw Dam is not running dry. At 97.3% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Goedertrouw Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Goedertrouw Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-04-20.

What cities does Goedertrouw Dam supply?

Goedertrouw Dam supplies water to Richards Bay and Empangeni. Goedertrouw, also known as Klipfontein Dam, is the main supply dam for the Richards Bay industrial complex.

What river is Goedertrouw Dam on?

Goedertrouw Dam is on the Mhlathuze River in KwaZulu-Natal.

How is the Goedertrouw Dam level trending?

Goedertrouw Dam is currently at 97.3% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.3% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (100.4%).

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