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Woodstock Dam Level Today

On the Tugela River, KwaZulu-Natal. Full supply capacity 355 million m3. Current as of 2026-04-20.

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95.8%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
98.5%
-2.7% change
Last year
98.1%
-2.3% change
Capacity
355 Mm3
355420 million litres

The dam is at or near full capacity. No water supply concerns are expected at this level.

Woodstock Dam Level History

0%25%50%75%100%Oct 25Apr 26

Showing 2 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20.

About Woodstock Dam

Woodstock is a key storage reservoir in the Tugela-Vaal Transfer Scheme which pumps KZN water into the Vaal system via Sterkfontein, supporting water security for Gauteng.

Woodstock Dam has a full supply capacity of 355.4 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Tugela River in KwaZulu-Natal. At 95.8% full, the dam currently holds roughly 340.5 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 340492 million litres.

The dam is at or near full capacity. No water supply concerns are expected at this level.

Restriction thresholds to watch: most municipalities begin issuing warning notices when a supply dam drops below 50%, introduce Level 1 restrictions around 40%, and escalate further below 30%. Exact thresholds vary by water authority.

Which Towns and Cities Does Woodstock Dam Supply?

Woodstock Dam supplies water to Gauteng (via Tugela-Vaal Transfer).

Key supply areas: Gauteng (via Tugela-Vaal Transfer).

Other Dams on the Tugela River

Woodstock Dam is one of 2 dams we track on the Tugela River. Sorted by capacity:

DamProvinceCap (Mm3)Now
Spioenkop DamKwaZulu-Natal271100.1%

Woodstock Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodstock Dam running dry?

No, Woodstock Dam is not running dry. At 95.8% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Woodstock Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Woodstock Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 95.8%.

What cities does Woodstock Dam supply?

Woodstock Dam supplies water to Gauteng (via Tugela-Vaal Transfer). Woodstock is a key storage reservoir in the Tugela-Vaal Transfer Scheme which pumps KZN water into the Vaal system via Sterkfontein, supporting water security for Gauteng.

What river is Woodstock Dam on?

Woodstock Dam is on the Tugela River in KwaZulu-Natal. Other dams on the Tugela River include Spioenkop Dam.

How is the Woodstock Dam level trending?

Woodstock Dam is currently at 95.8% full. The level is falling, down 2.7% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (98.1%).

Other Dams in KwaZulu-Natal

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