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Pongolapoort Dam Level Today

On the Pongola River, KwaZulu-Natal. Full supply capacity 2395 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.

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85.6%
Good - Monday, 1 June 2026
Last week
85.8%
-0.2% change
Last year
95.1%
-9.5% change
Capacity
2395 Mm3
2395240 million litres

This is a healthy level with comfortable reserves.

Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Pongolapoort Dam has risen 0.5 percentage points - about 0.1% per week.

Pongolapoort 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 Pongolapoort Dam

Also known as Jozini Dam, Pongolapoort is the largest dam in KwaZulu-Natal and an important source for Northern KZN and tourism.

Pongolapoort Dam has a full supply capacity of 2395.2 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Pongola River in KwaZulu-Natal. At 85.6% full, the dam currently holds roughly 2050.3 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 2050325 million litres.

Which Towns and Cities Does Pongolapoort Dam Supply?

Pongolapoort Dam supplies water to Jozini and Northern KZN irrigation.

Key supply areas: Jozini, Northern KZN irrigation.

Pongolapoort Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pongolapoort Dam running dry?

No, Pongolapoort Dam is not running dry. At 85.6% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Pongolapoort Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01, Pongolapoort Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 93.5%.

What cities does Pongolapoort Dam supply?

Pongolapoort Dam supplies water to Jozini and Northern KZN irrigation. Also known as Jozini Dam, Pongolapoort is the largest dam in KwaZulu-Natal and an important source for Northern KZN and tourism.

What river is Pongolapoort Dam on?

Pongolapoort Dam is on the Pongola River in KwaZulu-Natal.

How is the Pongolapoort Dam level trending?

Pongolapoort Dam is currently at 85.6% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.2% from last week. Compared to this time last year (95.1%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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