Voelvlei Dam Level Today
On the Voelvlei, Western Cape. Full supply capacity 159 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.
This is a moderate level. No restrictions expected unless demand is unusually high or the dam is very small.
Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Voelvlei Dam has risen 10.3 percentage points - about 2.06% per week.
Voelvlei Dam Level History
Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.
About Voelvlei Dam
Voelvlei is the second largest dam in the Cape Town water supply system. It is filled primarily by winter rainfall and transfers from the Berg River.
Voelvlei Dam has a full supply capacity of 158.6 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Voelvlei in Western Cape. At 59.6% full, the dam currently holds roughly 94.5 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 94520 million litres.
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 Voelvlei Dam Supply?
Voelvlei Dam supplies water to Cape Town and West Coast towns.
Key supply areas: Cape Town, West Coast towns.
Voelvlei Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Voelvlei Dam running dry?
No, Voelvlei Dam is not running dry. At 59.6% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Voelvlei Dam last full?
Based on available weekly data, Voelvlei Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2025-10-13.
What cities does Voelvlei Dam supply?
Voelvlei Dam supplies water to Cape Town and West Coast towns. Voelvlei is the second largest dam in the Cape Town water supply system. It is filled primarily by winter rainfall and transfers from the Berg River.
What river is Voelvlei Dam on?
Voelvlei Dam is on the Voelvlei in Western Cape.
How is the Voelvlei Dam level trending?
Voelvlei Dam is currently at 59.6% full. The level is rising, up 0.5% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (58.3%).
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