Kwena Dam Level Today

Kwena is on the Crocodile River near Machadodorp and supports Lowveld agriculture.

Kwena Dam has a full supply capacity of 158.7 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Crocodile River in Mpumalanga. At 100.9% full, the dam currently holds roughly 160.1 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 160078 million litres.

The dam is at or near full capacity. No water supply concerns are expected at this level.

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.

Kwena Dam supplies water to Nelspruit and Lowveld irrigation.

Key supply areas: Nelspruit, Lowveld irrigation.

Is Kwena Dam running dry?

No, Kwena Dam is not running dry. At 100.9% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Kwena Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Kwena Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-04-20.

What cities does Kwena Dam supply?

Kwena Dam supplies water to Nelspruit and Lowveld irrigation. Kwena is on the Crocodile River near Machadodorp and supports Lowveld agriculture.

What river is Kwena Dam on?

Kwena Dam is on the Crocodile River in Mpumalanga. Other dams on the Crocodile River include Hartbeespoort Dam, Roodekopjes Dam.

How is the Kwena Dam level trending?

Kwena Dam is currently at 100.9% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.1% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (100.9%).