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Kromrivier Krom Dam Level Today

Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity: 35 million m3. Latest data: 2026-04-20.

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37%
Low - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
38%
-1.0% change
Last year
83.8%
-46.8% change
Capacity
35 Mm3
35240 million litres

This is below the 50% mark where municipalities often begin introducing water-use restrictions.

Kromrivier Krom 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 37% Mean for Kromrivier Krom Dam?

Kromrivier Krom Dam has a full supply capacity of 35.2 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Eastern Cape. At 37% full, the dam currently holds approximately 13.0 Mm3 of water.

This is below the 50% mark where municipalities often begin introducing water-use restrictions.

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.

Kromrivier Krom Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kromrivier Krom Dam running dry?

Kromrivier Krom Dam is currently 37% 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 Kromrivier Krom Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Kromrivier Krom Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 68.5%.

What cities does Kromrivier Krom Dam supply?

Kromrivier Krom 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 Kromrivier Krom Dam level trending?

Kromrivier Krom Dam is currently at 37% full. The level is falling, down 1.0% from last week. Compared to this time last year (83.8%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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