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Kommandodrift Dam Level Today

On the Tarka River, Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity 56 million m3. Current as of 2026-04-20.

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88.5%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
88.3%
+0.2% change
Last year
78.1%
+10.4% change
Capacity
56 Mm3
55950 million litres

This is a healthy level with comfortable reserves.

Kommandodrift Dam Level History

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

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

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 56.0 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Tarka River in Eastern Cape. At 88.5% full, the dam currently holds roughly 49.5 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 49516 million litres.

This is a healthy level with comfortable reserves.

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:

DamProvinceCap (Mm3)Now
Kommandodrift DamEastern Cape18049%

Kommandodrift Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kommandodrift Dam running dry?

No, Kommandodrift Dam is not running dry. At 88.5% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

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 88.5%.

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 88.5% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.2% from last week. Compared to this time last year (78.1%), the dam is in a significantly better position.

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