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Woodstock Dam Level Today

On the Tugela River, KwaZulu-Natal. Full supply capacity 355 million m3. Current as of 2026-08-31.

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98.1%
Good - Monday, 31 August 2026
Last week
98%
+0.1% change
Last year
96%
+2.1% change
Capacity
355 Mm3
355420 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, Woodstock Dam has risen 3.2 percentage points - about 0.64% per week.

Woodstock Dam Level History

0%25%50%75%100%Oct 25Jun 26Aug 26

Showing 16 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-08-31.

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 98.1% full, the dam currently holds roughly 348.7 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 348667 million litres.

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-Natal27188.6%

Woodstock Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodstock Dam running dry?

No, Woodstock Dam is not running dry. At 98.1% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Woodstock Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-08-31, Woodstock Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 98.1%.

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 98.1% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.1% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (96%).

Other Dams in KwaZulu-Natal

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