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Nagle Dam Level Today

On the Mgeni, KwaZulu-Natal. Full supply capacity 23 million m3. Current as of 2026-04-20.

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98.6%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
100.2%
-1.6% change
Last year
102.3%
-3.7% change
Capacity
23 Mm3
23240 million litres

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

Nagle Dam Level History

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

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

About Nagle Dam

Nagle Dam has a full supply capacity of 23.2 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Mgeni in KwaZulu-Natal. At 98.6% full, the dam currently holds roughly 22.9 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 22915 million litres.

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

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.

Nagle Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nagle Dam running dry?

No, Nagle Dam is not running dry. At 98.6% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Nagle Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Nagle Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 98.6%.

What cities does Nagle Dam supply?

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

What river is Nagle Dam on?

Nagle Dam is on the Mgeni in KwaZulu-Natal.

How is the Nagle Dam level trending?

Nagle Dam is currently at 98.6% full. The level is falling, down 1.6% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (102.3%).

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