Inanda Dam Level Today

Inanda is the lowest dam in the Mgeni River system, just upstream of Durban. It provides supply and flow balancing for the eThekwini metro.

Inanda Dam has a full supply capacity of 237.4 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Mgeni River in KwaZulu-Natal. At 101.3% full, the dam currently holds roughly 240.5 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 240486 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.

Inanda Dam supplies water to Durban.

Key supply areas: Durban.

Is Inanda Dam running dry?

No, Inanda Dam is not running dry. At 101.3% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Inanda Dam last full?

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

What cities does Inanda Dam supply?

Inanda Dam supplies water to Durban. Inanda is the lowest dam in the Mgeni River system, just upstream of Durban. It provides supply and flow balancing for the eThekwini metro.

What river is Inanda Dam on?

Inanda Dam is on the Mgeni River in KwaZulu-Natal. Other dams on the Mgeni River include Albert Falls Dam, Midmar Dam.

How is the Inanda Dam level trending?

Inanda Dam is currently at 101.3% 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 (105.4%).