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Heyshope Dam Level Today

On the Assegaai River, Mpumalanga. Full supply capacity 445 million m3. Current as of 2026-04-20.

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102%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
102.2%
-0.2% change
Last year
101.3%
+0.7% change
Capacity
445 Mm3
444940 million litres

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

Heyshope Dam Level History

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

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

About Heyshope Dam

Heyshope is the largest dam in the Usutu transfer scheme serving Mpumalanga industrial demand.

Heyshope Dam has a full supply capacity of 444.9 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Assegaai River in Mpumalanga. At 102% full, the dam currently holds roughly 453.8 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 453839 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 Heyshope Dam Supply?

Heyshope Dam supplies water to Eskom Mpumalanga power stations.

Key supply areas: Eskom Mpumalanga power stations.

Heyshope Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heyshope Dam running dry?

No, Heyshope Dam is not running dry. At 102% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Heyshope Dam last full?

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

What cities does Heyshope Dam supply?

Heyshope Dam supplies water to Eskom Mpumalanga power stations. Heyshope is the largest dam in the Usutu transfer scheme serving Mpumalanga industrial demand.

What river is Heyshope Dam on?

Heyshope Dam is on the Assegaai River in Mpumalanga.

How is the Heyshope Dam level trending?

Heyshope Dam is currently at 102% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.2% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (101.3%).

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