Heyshope Dam Level Today
On the Assegaai River, Mpumalanga. Full supply capacity 445 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.
This dam is over 100% of its full supply capacity - the level officially counted as "100% full". The extra water is held in flood-reserve storage above the normal full level, so water is usually spilling over the spillway or being released through the sluice gates to protect the dam wall, and rivers downstream can run high. It is the opposite of a shortage: the dam is full and overflowing.
Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Heyshope Dam has fallen 0.8 percentage points - about 0.16% per week.
Heyshope Dam Level History
Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.
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 101.2% full, the dam currently holds roughly 450.3 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 450279 million litres.
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 101.2% 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 2026-06-01.
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 101.2% 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 (100.2%).
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