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Laing Buffalo Dam Level Today

Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity: 19 million m3. Latest data: 2026-04-20.

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100.3%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
100.4%
-0.1% change
Last year
101.9%
-1.6% change
Capacity
19 Mm3
18900 million litres

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

Laing Buffalo Dam Level History

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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 100.3% Mean for Laing Buffalo Dam?

Laing Buffalo Dam has a full supply capacity of 18.9 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Eastern Cape. At 100.3% full, the dam currently holds approximately 19.0 Mm3 of water.

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

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.

Laing Buffalo Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laing Buffalo Dam running dry?

No, Laing Buffalo Dam is not running dry. At 100.3% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Laing Buffalo Dam last full?

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

What cities does Laing Buffalo Dam supply?

Laing Buffalo 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 Laing Buffalo Dam level trending?

Laing Buffalo Dam is currently at 100.3% 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 (101.9%).

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