Karee Dam Level Today

Karee Dam has a full supply capacity of 1.0 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Karee in Northern Cape. At 37.2% full, the dam currently holds roughly 0.4 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 357 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.

Is Karee Dam running dry?

Karee Dam is currently 37.2% 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 Karee Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Karee Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 89.9%.

What cities does Karee Dam supply?

Karee Dam is located in Northern Cape on the Karee. For specific information about which municipality draws water from this dam, contact your local water services authority.

What river is Karee Dam on?

Karee Dam is on the Karee in Northern Cape.

How is the Karee Dam level trending?

Karee Dam is currently at 37.2% full. The level is falling, down 1.0% from last week. Compared to this time last year (48.8%), the dam is noticeably lower.