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Inyaka Dam Level Today

On the Marite River, Mpumalanga. Full supply capacity 124 million m3. Current as of 2026-04-20.

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100.7%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
100.1%
+0.6% change
Last year
98.4%
+2.3% change
Capacity
124 Mm3
123660 million litres

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

Inyaka Dam Level History

0%25%50%75%100%Oct 25Apr 26

Showing 2 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20.

About Inyaka Dam

Inyaka is the main supply dam for Bushbuckridge and surrounding areas in the Mpumalanga Lowveld.

Inyaka Dam has a full supply capacity of 123.7 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Marite River in Mpumalanga. At 100.7% full, the dam currently holds roughly 124.5 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 124526 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.

Which Towns and Cities Does Inyaka Dam Supply?

Inyaka Dam supplies water to Bushbuckridge and Hazyview.

Key supply areas: Bushbuckridge, Hazyview.

Inyaka Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inyaka Dam running dry?

No, Inyaka Dam is not running dry. At 100.7% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Inyaka Dam last full?

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

What cities does Inyaka Dam supply?

Inyaka Dam supplies water to Bushbuckridge and Hazyview. Inyaka is the main supply dam for Bushbuckridge and surrounding areas in the Mpumalanga Lowveld.

What river is Inyaka Dam on?

Inyaka Dam is on the Marite River in Mpumalanga.

How is the Inyaka Dam level trending?

Inyaka Dam is currently at 100.7% full. The level is rising, up 0.6% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (98.4%).

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