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Mearns Dam Level Today

On the Mooi, KwaZulu-Natal. Full supply capacity 5 million m3. Current as of 2026-08-31.

OurPower is an independent information site and is not affiliated with the Department of Water and Sanitation. Dam level data is sourced from official DWS reporting and is updated weekly.
78.9%
Good - Monday, 31 August 2026
Last week
83%
-4.1% change
Last year
81.7%
-2.8% change
Capacity
5 Mm3
5160 million litres

This is a healthy level with comfortable reserves.

Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Mearns Dam has risen 19.8 percentage points - about 3.96% per week.

Mearns Dam Level History

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

About Mearns Dam

Mearns Dam has a full supply capacity of 5.2 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Mooi in KwaZulu-Natal. At 78.9% full, the dam currently holds roughly 4.1 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 4071 million litres.

Other Dams on the Mooi

Mearns Dam is one of 2 dams we track on the Mooi. Sorted by capacity:

DamProvinceCap (Mm3)Now
BoskopNorth West20102.8%

Mearns Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mearns Dam running dry?

No, Mearns Dam is not running dry. At 78.9% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Mearns Dam last full?

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

What cities does Mearns Dam supply?

Mearns Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal on the Mooi. For specific information about which municipality draws water from this dam, contact your local water services authority.

What river is Mearns Dam on?

Mearns Dam is on the Mooi in KwaZulu-Natal. Other dams on the Mooi include Boskop.

How is the Mearns Dam level trending?

Mearns Dam is currently at 78.9% full. The level is falling, down 4.1% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (81.7%).

Other Dams in KwaZulu-Natal

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