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Nahoon Dam Level Today

On the Nahoon, Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity 19 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.

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72.4%
Moderate - Monday, 1 June 2026
Last week
73.4%
-1.0% change
Last year
98.8%
-26.4% change
Capacity
19 Mm3
19260 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, Nahoon Dam has fallen 7.8 percentage points - about 1.56% per week.

Nahoon Dam Level History

0%25%50%75%100%Oct 25May 26Jun 26

Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.

About Nahoon Dam

Nahoon Dam has a full supply capacity of 19.3 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Nahoon in Eastern Cape. At 72.4% full, the dam currently holds roughly 13.9 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 13944 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.

Nahoon Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nahoon Dam running dry?

No, Nahoon Dam is not running dry. At 72.4% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Nahoon Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01, Nahoon Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 86.7%.

What cities does Nahoon Dam supply?

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

What river is Nahoon Dam on?

Nahoon Dam is on the Nahoon in Eastern Cape.

How is the Nahoon Dam level trending?

Nahoon Dam is currently at 72.4% full. The level is falling, down 1.0% from last week. Compared to this time last year (98.8%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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