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Loerie Loeriespruit Dam Level Today

Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity 3 million m3. Current as of 2026-08-31.

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73.9%
Moderate - Monday, 31 August 2026
Last week
75.2%
-1.3% change
Last year
82.3%
-8.4% change
Capacity
3 Mm3
3030 million litres

This is a moderate level. No restrictions expected unless demand is unusually high or the dam is very small.

Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Loerie Loeriespruit Dam has fallen 26.6 percentage points - about 5.32% per week.

Loerie Loeriespruit Dam Level History

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Showing 16 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-08-31.

About Loerie Loeriespruit Dam

Loerie Loeriespruit Dam has a full supply capacity of 3.0 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Eastern Cape. At 73.9% full, the dam currently holds roughly 2.2 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 2239 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.

Loerie Loeriespruit Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loerie Loeriespruit Dam running dry?

No, Loerie Loeriespruit Dam is not running dry. At 73.9% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Loerie Loeriespruit Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Loerie Loeriespruit Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-06-29.

What cities does Loerie Loeriespruit Dam supply?

Loerie Loeriespruit Dam is located in Eastern Cape. For specific information about which municipality draws water from this dam, contact your local water services authority.

What river is Loerie Loeriespruit Dam on?

The river catchment that Loerie Loeriespruit Dam sits in is not recorded on this page. For catchment details, consult the Department of Water and Sanitation.

How is the Loerie Loeriespruit Dam level trending?

Loerie Loeriespruit Dam is currently at 73.9% full. The level is falling, down 1.3% from last week. Compared to this time last year (82.3%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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