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Wemmershoek Dam Level Today

On the Wemmers, Western Cape. Full supply capacity 59 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.

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96.7%
Good - Monday, 1 June 2026
Last week
95.3%
+1.4% change
Last year
53.2%
+43.5% change
Capacity
59 Mm3
58710 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, Wemmershoek Dam has risen 48.8 percentage points - about 9.76% per week.

Wemmershoek Dam Level History

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

About Wemmershoek Dam

Wemmershoek supplies water directly to Cape Town via a dedicated pipeline. Owned by the City of Cape Town rather than DWS.

Wemmershoek Dam has a full supply capacity of 58.7 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Wemmers in Western Cape. At 96.7% full, the dam currently holds roughly 56.8 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 56773 million litres.

Which Towns and Cities Does Wemmershoek Dam Supply?

Wemmershoek Dam supplies water to Cape Town.

Key supply areas: Cape Town.

Wemmershoek Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wemmershoek Dam running dry?

No, Wemmershoek Dam is not running dry. At 96.7% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Wemmershoek Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01, Wemmershoek Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 96.7%.

What cities does Wemmershoek Dam supply?

Wemmershoek Dam supplies water to Cape Town. Wemmershoek supplies water directly to Cape Town via a dedicated pipeline. Owned by the City of Cape Town rather than DWS.

What river is Wemmershoek Dam on?

Wemmershoek Dam is on the Wemmers in Western Cape.

How is the Wemmershoek Dam level trending?

Wemmershoek Dam is currently at 96.7% full. The level is rising, up 1.4% from last week. Compared to this time last year (53.2%), the dam is in a significantly better position.

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