Theewaterskloof Dam Level Today
On the Riviersonderend, Western Cape. Full supply capacity 479 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-29.
This is a healthy level with comfortable reserves.
Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Theewaterskloof Dam has risen 3.4 percentage points - about 0.68% per week.
Theewaterskloof Dam Level History
Showing 11 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-29.
About Theewaterskloof Dam
Theewaterskloof is the single largest reservoir in the Western Cape Water Supply System and by far the most important water source for Cape Town. During the 2017-2018 'Day Zero' drought this dam fell to below 11% full. Its level is the headline metric for Cape Town water security.
Theewaterskloof Dam has a full supply capacity of 479.3 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Riviersonderend in Western Cape. At 75.6% full, the dam currently holds roughly 362.3 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 362321 million litres.
Which Towns and Cities Does Theewaterskloof Dam Supply?
Theewaterskloof Dam supplies water to Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Somerset West.
Key supply areas: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Somerset West.
Theewaterskloof Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Theewaterskloof Dam running dry?
No, Theewaterskloof Dam is not running dry. At 75.6% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Theewaterskloof Dam last full?
Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-29, Theewaterskloof Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 84.6%.
What cities does Theewaterskloof Dam supply?
Theewaterskloof Dam supplies water to Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Somerset West. Theewaterskloof is the single largest reservoir in the Western Cape Water Supply System and by far the most important water source for Cape Town. During the 2017-2018 'Day Zero' drought this dam fell to below 11% full. Its level is the headline metric for Cape Town water security.
What river is Theewaterskloof Dam on?
Theewaterskloof Dam is on the Riviersonderend in Western Cape.
How is the Theewaterskloof Dam level trending?
Theewaterskloof Dam is currently at 75.6% full. The level is rising, up 0.5% from last week. Compared to this time last year (69.8%), the dam is in a significantly better position.
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