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Ngotwane Dam Level Today

On the Ngotwane, North West. Full supply capacity 19 million m3. Current as of 2026-04-20.

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70.2%
Moderate - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
68%
+2.2% change
Last year
91%
-20.8% change
Capacity
19 Mm3
19030 million litres

This is a moderate level. No restrictions expected unless demand is unusually high or the dam is very small.

Ngotwane Dam Level History

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

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

About Ngotwane Dam

Ngotwane Dam has a full supply capacity of 19.0 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Ngotwane in North West. At 70.2% full, the dam currently holds roughly 13.4 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 13359 million litres.

This is a moderate level. No restrictions expected unless demand is unusually high or the dam is very small.

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.

Ngotwane Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ngotwane Dam running dry?

No, Ngotwane Dam is not running dry. At 70.2% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Ngotwane Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Ngotwane Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 76.1%.

What cities does Ngotwane Dam supply?

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

What river is Ngotwane Dam on?

Ngotwane Dam is on the Ngotwane in North West.

How is the Ngotwane Dam level trending?

Ngotwane Dam is currently at 70.2% full. The level is rising, up 2.2% from last week. Compared to this time last year (91%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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