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Miertjieskraal Dam Level Today

Western Cape. Full supply capacity: 1 million m3. Latest data: 2026-04-20.

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7.9%
Critically low - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
8%
-0.1% change
Last year
57.4%
-49.5% change
Capacity
1 Mm3
1430 million litres

This is critically low. Severe water restrictions are likely in place or imminent for areas supplied by this dam.

Miertjieskraal Dam Level History

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

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 7.9% Mean for Miertjieskraal Dam?

Miertjieskraal Dam has a full supply capacity of 1.4 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Western Cape. At 7.9% full, the dam currently holds approximately 0.1 Mm3 of water.

This is critically low. Severe water restrictions are likely in place or imminent for areas supplied by this dam.

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.

Miertjieskraal Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miertjieskraal Dam running dry?

Miertjieskraal Dam is critically low at 7.9% full. This is below the threshold where severe water restrictions are typically imposed. Water supply authorities are likely managing demand actively.

When was Miertjieskraal Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Miertjieskraal Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 55.1%.

What cities does Miertjieskraal Dam supply?

Miertjieskraal Dam is located in Western 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 Miertjieskraal Dam level trending?

Miertjieskraal Dam is currently at 7.9% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.1% from last week. Compared to this time last year (57.4%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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