Steenbras Lower Dam Level Today

Lower Steenbras is one of the six major dams supplying Cape Town. It works in combination with Upper Steenbras for pumped-storage hydropower.

Steenbras Lower Dam has a full supply capacity of 33.9 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Steenbras in Western Cape. At 34.2% full, the dam currently holds roughly 11.6 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 11587 million litres.

This is below the critical threshold. Water restrictions are typically in effect at these levels.

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.

Steenbras Lower Dam supplies water to Cape Town.

Key supply areas: Cape Town.

Is Steenbras Lower Dam running dry?

Steenbras Lower Dam is currently 34.2% full, which is below the 50% mark. This is not "running dry" but is low enough that water restrictions may be in effect for affected areas.

When was Steenbras Lower Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Steenbras Lower Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 94.1%.

What cities does Steenbras Lower Dam supply?

Steenbras Lower Dam supplies water to Cape Town. Lower Steenbras is one of the six major dams supplying Cape Town. It works in combination with Upper Steenbras for pumped-storage hydropower.

What river is Steenbras Lower Dam on?

Steenbras Lower Dam is on the Steenbras in Western Cape. Other dams on the Steenbras include Steenbras Upper Dam.

How is the Steenbras Lower Dam level trending?

Steenbras Lower Dam is currently at 34.2% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.4% from last week. Compared to this time last year (44.9%), the dam is noticeably lower.