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Wolwedans Dam Level Today

Western Cape. Full supply capacity: 25 million m3. Latest data: 2026-04-20.

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57.2%
Moderate - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
57.9%
-0.7% change
Last year
96.4%
-39.2% change
Capacity
25 Mm3
24630 million litres

This is a moderate level. No restrictions expected unless demand is unusually high or the dam is very small.

Wolwedans Dam Level History

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Showing 2 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20. Data collected by OurPower from the official DWS weekly PDF report.

What Does 57.2% Mean for Wolwedans Dam?

Wolwedans Dam has a full supply capacity of 24.6 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Western Cape. At 57.2% full, the dam currently holds approximately 14.1 Mm3 of water.

This is a moderate level. No restrictions expected unless demand is unusually high or the dam is very small.

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.

Wolwedans Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wolwedans Dam running dry?

No, Wolwedans Dam is not running dry. At 57.2% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Wolwedans Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Wolwedans Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 79.9%.

What cities does Wolwedans Dam supply?

Wolwedans Dam is located in Western Cape on the null River. Supply details for specific cities are not available for all dams. For information about your water supply, contact your local municipality.

How is the Wolwedans Dam level trending?

Wolwedans Dam is currently at 57.2% full. The level is falling, down 0.7% from last week. Compared to this time last year (96.4%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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