Kommandodrift Dam Level Today
On the Tarka River, Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity 56 million m3. Current as of 2026-10-12.
This dam is over 100% of its full supply capacity - the level officially counted as "100% full". The extra water is held in flood-reserve storage above the normal full level, so water is usually spilling over the spillway or being released through the sluice gates to protect the dam wall, and rivers downstream can run high. It is the opposite of a shortage: the dam is full and overflowing.
Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Kommandodrift Dam has risen 0.8 percentage points - about 0.16% per week.
Kommandodrift Dam Level History
Showing 18 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-10-12.
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 100.6% full, the dam currently holds roughly 56.3 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 56286 million litres.
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 | 180 | 55.1% |
Kommandodrift Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kommandodrift Dam running dry?
No, Kommandodrift Dam is not running dry. At 100.6% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Kommandodrift Dam last full?
Based on available weekly data, Kommandodrift Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-10-12.
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 100.6% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.2% from last week. Compared to this time last year (80.2%), the dam is in a significantly better position.
Other Dams in Eastern Cape
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