Impofu Dam Level Today

Impofu Dam is part of the Algoa Water Supply System that serves Gqeberha.

Impofu Dam has a full supply capacity of 105.8 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Krom River in Eastern Cape. At 37.4% full, the dam currently holds roughly 39.6 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 39554 million litres.

This is below the 50% mark where municipalities often begin introducing water-use restrictions.

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.

Impofu Dam supplies water to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

Key supply areas: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

Is Impofu Dam running dry?

Impofu Dam is currently 37.4% full, which is below the 50% mark. This is not "running dry" but is low enough that water restrictions may be in effect for affected areas.

When was Impofu Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Impofu Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 47.5%.

What cities does Impofu Dam supply?

Impofu Dam supplies water to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Impofu Dam is part of the Algoa Water Supply System that serves Gqeberha.

What river is Impofu Dam on?

Impofu Dam is on the Krom River in Eastern Cape.

How is the Impofu Dam level trending?

Impofu Dam is currently at 37.4% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.2% from last week. Compared to this time last year (53.9%), the dam is noticeably lower.