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Nuwejaars Dam Level Today

On the Nuwejaarspruit, Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity 5 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.

OurPower is an independent information site and is not affiliated with the Department of Water and Sanitation. Dam level data is sourced from official DWS reporting and is updated weekly.
98.6%
Good - Monday, 1 June 2026
Last week
101.7%
-3.1% change
Last year
40.1%
+58.5% change
Capacity
5 Mm3
4560 million litres

This is at or near full supply capacity. No water-supply concerns are expected at this level.

Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Nuwejaars Dam has risen 51.7 percentage points - about 10.34% per week.

Nuwejaars 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 Nuwejaars Dam

Nuwejaars Dam has a full supply capacity of 4.6 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Nuwejaarspruit in Eastern Cape. At 98.6% full, the dam currently holds roughly 4.5 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 4496 million litres.

Other Dams on the Nuwejaarspruit

Nuwejaars Dam is one of 2 dams we track on the Nuwejaarspruit. Sorted by capacity:

DamProvinceCap (Mm3)Now
Sterkfontein DamFree State261799.4%

Nuwejaars Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nuwejaars Dam running dry?

No, Nuwejaars Dam is not running dry. At 98.6% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Nuwejaars Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Nuwejaars Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-05-25.

What cities does Nuwejaars Dam supply?

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

What river is Nuwejaars Dam on?

Nuwejaars Dam is on the Nuwejaarspruit in Eastern Cape. Other dams on the Nuwejaarspruit include Sterkfontein Dam.

How is the Nuwejaars Dam level trending?

Nuwejaars Dam is currently at 98.6% full. The level is falling, down 3.1% from last week. Compared to this time last year (40.1%), the dam is in a significantly better position.

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