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Welbedacht Dam Level Today

Free State. Full supply capacity 5 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.

OurPower is an independent information site and is not affiliated with the Department of Water and Sanitation. Dam level data is sourced from official DWS reporting and is updated weekly.
95.1%
Good - Monday, 1 June 2026
Last week
100%
-4.9% change
Last year
117.2%
-22.1% change
Capacity
5 Mm3
5420 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, Welbedacht Dam has fallen 4.9 percentage points - about 0.98% per week.

Welbedacht Dam Level History

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Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.

About Welbedacht Dam

Welbedacht Dam has a full supply capacity of 5.4 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Free State. At 95.1% full, the dam currently holds roughly 5.2 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 5154 million litres.

Welbedacht Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Welbedacht Dam running dry?

No, Welbedacht Dam is not running dry. At 95.1% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Welbedacht Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Welbedacht Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-05-25.

What cities does Welbedacht Dam supply?

Welbedacht Dam is located in Free State. For specific information about which municipality draws water from this dam, contact your local water services authority.

What river is Welbedacht Dam on?

The river catchment that Welbedacht Dam sits in is not recorded on this page. For catchment details, consult the Department of Water and Sanitation.

How is the Welbedacht Dam level trending?

Welbedacht Dam is currently at 95.1% full. The level is falling, down 4.9% from last week. Compared to this time last year (117.2%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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