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Wagendrift Dam Level Today

On the Bushmans River, KwaZulu-Natal. Full supply capacity 56 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-29.

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97.8%
Good - Monday, 29 June 2026
Last week
98.7%
-0.9% change
Last year
100.5%
-2.7% change
Capacity
56 Mm3
55900 million litres

This is at or near full supply capacity. No water-supply concerns are expected at this level.

Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Wagendrift Dam has fallen 2.6 percentage points - about 0.52% per week.

Wagendrift Dam Level History

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Showing 11 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-29.

About Wagendrift Dam

Wagendrift supplies Estcourt and local agriculture in the KZN midlands.

Wagendrift Dam has a full supply capacity of 55.9 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Bushmans River in KwaZulu-Natal. At 97.8% full, the dam currently holds roughly 54.7 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 54670 million litres.

Which Towns and Cities Does Wagendrift Dam Supply?

Wagendrift Dam supplies water to Estcourt.

Key supply areas: Estcourt.

Wagendrift Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wagendrift Dam running dry?

No, Wagendrift Dam is not running dry. At 97.8% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Wagendrift Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Wagendrift Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-06-15.

What cities does Wagendrift Dam supply?

Wagendrift Dam supplies water to Estcourt. Wagendrift supplies Estcourt and local agriculture in the KZN midlands.

What river is Wagendrift Dam on?

Wagendrift Dam is on the Bushmans River in KwaZulu-Natal.

How is the Wagendrift Dam level trending?

Wagendrift Dam is currently at 97.8% full. The level is falling, down 0.9% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (100.5%).

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