Wemmershoek Dam Level Today

Wemmershoek Dam has a full supply capacity of 58.7 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Western Cape. At 47.9% full, the dam currently holds approximately 28.1 Mm3 of water.

This is below the 50% mark where municipalities often begin introducing water-use restrictions.

Restriction thresholds to watch: Most municipalities begin warning notices around 50%, introduce Level 1 restrictions around 40%, and escalate to Level 2 around 30%. These thresholds vary by water authority.

Wemmershoek Dam near Paarl is part of the Cape Town water supply system.

Key supply areas: Cape Town.

Is Wemmershoek Dam running dry?

Wemmershoek Dam is currently 47.9% full, which is below the 50% mark. This is not "running dry" but is low enough that water restrictions may be in effect for affected areas.

When was Wemmershoek Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Wemmershoek Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 86.7%.

What cities does Wemmershoek Dam supply?

Wemmershoek Dam near Paarl is part of the Cape Town water supply system.

How is the Wemmershoek Dam level trending?

Wemmershoek Dam is currently at 47.9% full. The level is rising, up 1.1% from last week. Compared to this time last year (53%), the dam is noticeably lower.