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Ncora Dam Level Today

On the Tsomo River, Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity 145 million m3. Current as of 2026-10-19.

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100.4%
Full - overflowing - Monday, 19 October 2026
Last week
100.8%
-0.4% change
Last year
94.1%
+6.3% change
Capacity
145 Mm3
144850 million litres

This dam is over 100% of its full supply capacity - the level officially counted as "100% full". The extra water is held in flood-reserve storage above the normal full level, so water is usually spilling over the spillway or being released through the sluice gates to protect the dam wall, and rivers downstream can run high. It is the opposite of a shortage: the dam is full and overflowing.

Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Ncora Dam has risen 4.7 percentage points - about 0.94% per week.

Ncora Dam Level History

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Showing 19 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-10-19.

About Ncora Dam

Ncora is one of the largest irrigation dams in the former Transkei region.

Ncora Dam has a full supply capacity of 144.8 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Tsomo River in Eastern Cape. At 100.4% full, the dam currently holds roughly 145.4 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 145429 million litres.

Which Towns and Cities Does Ncora Dam Supply?

Ncora Dam supplies water to Cofimvaba area.

Key supply areas: Cofimvaba area.

Ncora Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ncora Dam running dry?

No, Ncora Dam is not running dry. At 100.4% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Ncora Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Ncora Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-10-19.

What cities does Ncora Dam supply?

Ncora Dam supplies water to Cofimvaba area. Ncora is one of the largest irrigation dams in the former Transkei region.

What river is Ncora Dam on?

Ncora Dam is on the Tsomo River in Eastern Cape.

How is the Ncora Dam level trending?

Ncora Dam is currently at 100.4% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.4% from last week. Compared to this time last year (94.1%), the dam is in a significantly better position.

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