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Steenbras-Upper Dam Level Today

Western Cape. Full supply capacity: 32 million m3. Latest data: 2026-04-20.

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58.2%
Moderate - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
57.7%
+0.5% change
Last year
92.8%
-34.6% change
Capacity
32 Mm3
31810 million litres

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

Steenbras-Upper 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 58.2% Mean for Steenbras-Upper Dam?

Steenbras-Upper Dam has a full supply capacity of 31.8 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Western Cape. At 58.2% full, the dam currently holds approximately 18.5 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.

Steenbras-Upper Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Steenbras-Upper Dam running dry?

No, Steenbras-Upper Dam is not running dry. At 58.2% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Steenbras-Upper Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Steenbras-Upper Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2025-10-13.

What cities does Steenbras-Upper Dam supply?

Steenbras-Upper 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 Steenbras-Upper Dam level trending?

Steenbras-Upper Dam is currently at 58.2% full. The level is rising, up 0.5% from last week. Compared to this time last year (92.8%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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