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Poortjieskloof Dam Level Today

Western Cape. Full supply capacity: 10 million m3. Latest data: 2026-04-20.

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64.9%
Moderate - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
65.1%
-0.2% change
Last year
82.2%
-17.3% change
Capacity
10 Mm3
9720 million litres

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

Poortjieskloof 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 64.9% Mean for Poortjieskloof Dam?

Poortjieskloof Dam has a full supply capacity of 9.7 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Western Cape. At 64.9% full, the dam currently holds approximately 6.3 Mm3 of water.

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 warning notices around 50%, introduce Level 1 restrictions around 40%, and escalate to Level 2 around 30%. These thresholds vary by water authority.

Poortjieskloof Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Poortjieskloof Dam running dry?

No, Poortjieskloof Dam is not running dry. At 64.9% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Poortjieskloof Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Poortjieskloof Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 86.9%.

What cities does Poortjieskloof Dam supply?

Poortjieskloof Dam is located in Western Cape 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 Poortjieskloof Dam level trending?

Poortjieskloof Dam is currently at 64.9% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.2% from last week. Compared to this time last year (82.2%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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