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Kwaggaskloof Dam Level Today

On the Holsloot, Western Cape. Full supply capacity 169 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.

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45.1%
Low - Monday, 1 June 2026
Last week
44.4%
+0.7% change
Last year
43.1%
+2.0% change
Capacity
169 Mm3
169410 million litres

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

Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Kwaggaskloof Dam has risen 11.1 percentage points - about 2.22% per week.

Kwaggaskloof Dam Level History

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Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.

About Kwaggaskloof Dam

Kwaggaskloof is effectively an extension of Brandvlei Dam and the two are hydraulically linked. It is a major irrigation reservoir for the Breede Valley.

Kwaggaskloof Dam has a full supply capacity of 169.4 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Holsloot in Western Cape. At 45.1% full, the dam currently holds roughly 76.4 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 76404 million litres.

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 Kwaggaskloof Dam Supply?

Kwaggaskloof Dam supplies water to Breede Valley irrigation.

Key supply areas: Breede Valley irrigation.

Kwaggaskloof Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kwaggaskloof Dam running dry?

Kwaggaskloof Dam is currently 45.1% 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 Kwaggaskloof Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01, Kwaggaskloof Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 76.5%.

What cities does Kwaggaskloof Dam supply?

Kwaggaskloof Dam supplies water to Breede Valley irrigation. Kwaggaskloof is effectively an extension of Brandvlei Dam and the two are hydraulically linked. It is a major irrigation reservoir for the Breede Valley.

What river is Kwaggaskloof Dam on?

Kwaggaskloof Dam is on the Holsloot in Western Cape.

How is the Kwaggaskloof Dam level trending?

Kwaggaskloof Dam is currently at 45.1% full. The level is rising, up 0.7% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (43.1%).

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