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Groendal Swartkops Dam Level Today

Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity: 12 million m3. Latest data: 2026-04-20.

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71.1%
Moderate - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
71.5%
-0.4% change
Last year
100.2%
-29.1% change
Capacity
12 Mm3
11640 million litres

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

Groendal Swartkops 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 71.1% Mean for Groendal Swartkops Dam?

Groendal Swartkops Dam has a full supply capacity of 11.6 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Eastern Cape. At 71.1% full, the dam currently holds approximately 8.3 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.

Groendal Swartkops Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Groendal Swartkops Dam running dry?

No, Groendal Swartkops Dam is not running dry. At 71.1% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Groendal Swartkops Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Groendal Swartkops Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 91.2%.

What cities does Groendal Swartkops Dam supply?

Groendal Swartkops Dam is located in Eastern 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 Groendal Swartkops Dam level trending?

Groendal Swartkops Dam is currently at 71.1% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.4% from last week. Compared to this time last year (100.2%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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