Kommandodrift Dam Level Today

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 49% full, the dam currently holds roughly 88.1 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 88122 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.

Kommandodrift Dam supplies water to Cradock area.

Key supply areas: Cradock area.

Is Kommandodrift Dam running dry?

Kommandodrift Dam is currently 49% 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 2026-04-20, Kommandodrift Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 49.0%.

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 49% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.0% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (48.5%).