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Kouga Kouga Dam Level Today

Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity: 126 million m3. Latest data: 2026-04-20.

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33.3%
Low - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
33.7%
-0.4% change
Last year
78.5%
-45.2% change
Capacity
126 Mm3
125910 million litres

This is below the critical threshold. Water restrictions are typically in effect at these levels.

Kouga Kouga Dam Level History

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

Showing 2 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20. Data collected by OurPower from the official DWS weekly PDF report.

What Does 33.3% Mean for Kouga Kouga Dam?

Kouga Kouga Dam has a full supply capacity of 125.9 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Eastern Cape. At 33.3% full, the dam currently holds approximately 41.9 Mm3 of water.

This is below the critical threshold. Water restrictions are typically in effect at these levels.

Restriction thresholds to watch: Most municipalities begin warning notices around 50%, introduce Level 1 restrictions around 40%, and escalate to Level 2 around 30%. These thresholds vary by water authority.

Kouga Kouga Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kouga Kouga Dam running dry?

Kouga Kouga Dam is currently 33.3% 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 Kouga Kouga Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Kouga Kouga Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 68.2%.

What cities does Kouga Kouga Dam supply?

Kouga Kouga Dam is located in Eastern Cape on the null River. Supply details for specific cities are not available for all dams. For information about your water supply, contact your local municipality.

How is the Kouga Kouga Dam level trending?

Kouga Kouga Dam is currently at 33.3% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.4% from last week. Compared to this time last year (78.5%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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