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Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Dam Level Today

KwaZulu-Natal. Full supply capacity: 26 million m3. Latest data: 2026-04-20.

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96.2%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
97.2%
-1.0% change
Last year
102%
-5.8% change
Capacity
26 Mm3
25890 million litres

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

Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Dam Level History

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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 96.2% Mean for Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Dam?

Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Dam has a full supply capacity of 25.9 million cubic metres (Mm3) in KwaZulu-Natal. At 96.2% full, the dam currently holds approximately 24.9 Mm3 of water.

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

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.

Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Dam running dry?

No, Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Dam is not running dry. At 96.2% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 98.6%.

What cities does Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Dam supply?

Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal 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 Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Dam level trending?

Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Dam is currently at 96.2% full. The level is falling, down 1.0% from last week. Compared to this time last year (102%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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