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Ntshingwayo Dam Level Today

KwaZulu-Natal. Full supply capacity: 195 million m3. Latest data: 2026-04-20.

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77.6%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
77.9%
-0.3% change
Last year
87.2%
-9.6% change
Capacity
195 Mm3
194560 million litres

This is a healthy level with comfortable reserves.

Ntshingwayo Dam Level History

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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 77.6% Mean for Ntshingwayo Dam?

Ntshingwayo Dam has a full supply capacity of 194.6 million cubic metres (Mm3) in KwaZulu-Natal. At 77.6% full, the dam currently holds approximately 151.0 Mm3 of water.

This is a healthy level with comfortable reserves.

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.

Ntshingwayo Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ntshingwayo Dam running dry?

No, Ntshingwayo Dam is not running dry. At 77.6% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Ntshingwayo Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Ntshingwayo Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 80.9%.

What cities does Ntshingwayo Dam supply?

Ntshingwayo Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal 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 Ntshingwayo Dam level trending?

Ntshingwayo Dam is currently at 77.6% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.3% from last week. Compared to this time last year (87.2%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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