Ntshingwayo Dam Level Today
On the Ngagane River, KwaZulu-Natal. Full supply capacity 195 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.
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, Ntshingwayo Dam has fallen 3.4 percentage points - about 0.68% per week.
Ntshingwayo Dam Level History
Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.
About Ntshingwayo Dam
Ntshingwayo, also known as Chelmsford Dam, supplies Newcastle and surrounds in northern KZN.
Ntshingwayo Dam has a full supply capacity of 194.6 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Ngagane River in KwaZulu-Natal. At 74.2% full, the dam currently holds roughly 144.4 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 144364 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.
Which Towns and Cities Does Ntshingwayo Dam Supply?
Ntshingwayo Dam supplies water to Newcastle and Madadeni.
Key supply areas: Newcastle, Madadeni.
Ntshingwayo Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ntshingwayo Dam running dry?
No, Ntshingwayo Dam is not running dry. At 74.2% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Ntshingwayo Dam last full?
Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01, 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 supplies water to Newcastle and Madadeni. Ntshingwayo, also known as Chelmsford Dam, supplies Newcastle and surrounds in northern KZN.
What river is Ntshingwayo Dam on?
Ntshingwayo Dam is on the Ngagane River in KwaZulu-Natal.
How is the Ntshingwayo Dam level trending?
Ntshingwayo Dam is currently at 74.2% full. The level is falling, down 0.5% from last week. Compared to this time last year (95.1%), the dam is noticeably lower.
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