Kommandodrift Dam Level Today
On the Tarka River, Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity 180 million m3. Current as of 2026-08-31.
This is below the 50% mark where municipalities often begin introducing water-use restrictions.
Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Kommandodrift Dam has fallen 3.5 percentage points - about 0.7% per week.
Kommandodrift Dam Level History
Showing 16 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-08-31.
About Kommandodrift Dam
Kommandodrift is on the Tarka River, a tributary of the Great Fish River in the Eastern Cape midlands.
Kommandodrift Dam has a full supply capacity of 179.8 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Tarka River in Eastern Cape. At 46.5% full, the dam currently holds roughly 83.6 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 83626 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.
Which Towns and Cities Does Kommandodrift Dam Supply?
Kommandodrift Dam supplies water to Cradock area.
Key supply areas: Cradock area.
Other Dams on the Tarka River
Kommandodrift Dam is one of 2 dams we track on the Tarka River. Sorted by capacity:
| Dam | Province | Cap (Mm3) | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kommandodrift Dam | Eastern Cape | 56 | 99.1% |
Kommandodrift Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kommandodrift Dam running dry?
Kommandodrift Dam is currently 46.5% 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 Kommandodrift Dam last full?
Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-08-31, Kommandodrift Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 75.2%.
What cities does Kommandodrift Dam supply?
Kommandodrift Dam supplies water to Cradock area. Kommandodrift is on the Tarka River, a tributary of the Great Fish River in the Eastern Cape midlands.
What river is Kommandodrift Dam on?
Kommandodrift Dam is on the Tarka River in Eastern Cape. Other dams on the Tarka River include Kommandodrift Dam.
How is the Kommandodrift Dam level trending?
Kommandodrift Dam is currently at 46.5% full. The level is falling, down 1.5% from last week. Compared to this time last year (40.6%), the dam is in a significantly better position.
Other Dams in Eastern Cape
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