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Klipheuwel Dam Level Today

On the Tributary of Hartenbos, Western Cape. Full supply capacity 4 million m3. Current as of 2026-08-31.

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18.1%
Critically low - Monday, 31 August 2026
Last week
18.7%
-0.6% change
Last year
23.8%
-5.7% change
Capacity
4 Mm3
4450 million litres

This is critically low. Severe water restrictions are likely in place or imminent for areas supplied by this dam.

Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Klipheuwel Dam has fallen 15.5 percentage points - about 3.1% per week.

Klipheuwel Dam Level History

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Showing 16 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-08-31.

About Klipheuwel Dam

Klipheuwel Dam has a full supply capacity of 4.5 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Tributary of Hartenbos in Western Cape. At 18.1% full, the dam currently holds roughly 0.8 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 805 million litres.

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.

Klipheuwel Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Klipheuwel Dam running dry?

Klipheuwel Dam is critically low at 18.1% full. This is below the threshold where severe water restrictions are typically imposed. Water supply authorities are likely managing demand actively.

When was Klipheuwel Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-08-31, Klipheuwel Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 37.7%.

What cities does Klipheuwel Dam supply?

Klipheuwel Dam is located in Western Cape on the Tributary of Hartenbos. For specific information about which municipality draws water from this dam, contact your local water services authority.

What river is Klipheuwel Dam on?

Klipheuwel Dam is on the Tributary of Hartenbos in Western Cape.

How is the Klipheuwel Dam level trending?

Klipheuwel Dam is currently at 18.1% full. The level is falling, down 0.6% from last week. Compared to this time last year (23.8%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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