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Taung Dam Level Today

On the Harts River, North West. Full supply capacity 61 million m3. Current as of 2026-04-20.

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99.2%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
99.6%
-0.4% change
Last year
94.4%
+4.8% change
Capacity
61 Mm3
61370 million litres

The dam is at or near full capacity. No water supply concerns are expected at this level.

Taung Dam Level History

0%25%50%75%100%Oct 25Apr 26

Showing 2 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20.

About Taung Dam

Taung Dam supplies water to the lower reaches of the Harts River catchment.

Taung Dam has a full supply capacity of 61.4 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Harts River in North West. At 99.2% full, the dam currently holds roughly 60.9 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 60879 million litres.

The dam is at or near full capacity. No water supply concerns are expected at this level.

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.

Which Towns and Cities Does Taung Dam Supply?

Taung Dam supplies water to Taung and Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme.

Key supply areas: Taung, Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme.

Other Dams on the Harts River

Taung Dam is one of 2 dams we track on the Harts River. Sorted by capacity:

DamProvinceCap (Mm3)Now
Spitskop DamNorthern Cape58104.9%

Taung Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taung Dam running dry?

No, Taung Dam is not running dry. At 99.2% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Taung Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Taung Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-04-20.

What cities does Taung Dam supply?

Taung Dam supplies water to Taung and Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme. Taung Dam supplies water to the lower reaches of the Harts River catchment.

What river is Taung Dam on?

Taung Dam is on the Harts River in North West. Other dams on the Harts River include Spitskop Dam.

How is the Taung Dam level trending?

Taung Dam is currently at 99.2% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.4% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (94.4%).

Other Dams in North West

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