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Hluhluwe Dam Level Today

On the Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal. Full supply capacity 26 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.

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93.1%
Good - Monday, 1 June 2026
Last week
93.9%
-0.8% change
Last year
100.7%
-7.6% change
Capacity
26 Mm3
25890 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, Hluhluwe Dam has fallen 3.1 percentage points - about 0.62% per week.

Hluhluwe Dam Level History

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

About Hluhluwe Dam

Hluhluwe Dam has a full supply capacity of 25.9 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Hluhluwe in KwaZulu-Natal. At 93.1% full, the dam currently holds roughly 24.1 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 24104 million litres.

Hluhluwe Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hluhluwe Dam running dry?

No, Hluhluwe Dam is not running dry. At 93.1% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Hluhluwe Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01, Hluhluwe Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 98.6%.

What cities does Hluhluwe Dam supply?

Hluhluwe Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal on the Hluhluwe. For specific information about which municipality draws water from this dam, contact your local water services authority.

What river is Hluhluwe Dam on?

Hluhluwe Dam is on the Hluhluwe in KwaZulu-Natal.

How is the Hluhluwe Dam level trending?

Hluhluwe Dam is currently at 93.1% full. The level is falling, down 0.8% from last week. Compared to this time last year (100.7%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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