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Lubisi Dam Level Today

On the Indwe River, Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity 114 million m3. Current as of 2026-04-20.

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68.9%
Moderate - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
69.1%
-0.2% change
Last year
39.3%
+29.6% change
Capacity
114 Mm3
113520 million litres

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

Lubisi Dam Level History

0%25%50%75%100%Oct 25Apr 26

Showing 2 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20.

About Lubisi Dam

Lubisi is an irrigation and supply dam on the Indwe River, a tributary of the Kei.

Lubisi Dam has a full supply capacity of 113.5 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Indwe River in Eastern Cape. At 68.9% full, the dam currently holds roughly 78.2 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 78215 million litres.

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

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 Lubisi Dam Supply?

Lubisi Dam supplies water to Lady Frere area.

Key supply areas: Lady Frere area.

Lubisi Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lubisi Dam running dry?

No, Lubisi Dam is not running dry. At 68.9% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Lubisi Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Lubisi Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 68.9%.

What cities does Lubisi Dam supply?

Lubisi Dam supplies water to Lady Frere area. Lubisi is an irrigation and supply dam on the Indwe River, a tributary of the Kei.

What river is Lubisi Dam on?

Lubisi Dam is on the Indwe River in Eastern Cape.

How is the Lubisi Dam level trending?

Lubisi Dam is currently at 68.9% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.2% from last week. Compared to this time last year (39.3%), the dam is in a significantly better position.

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