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Wriggleswade Dam Level Today

On the Kubusi River, Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity 91 million m3. Current as of 2026-04-20.

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97%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
97.2%
-0.2% change
Last year
101%
-4.0% change
Capacity
91 Mm3
91470 million litres

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

Wriggleswade Dam Level History

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

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

About Wriggleswade Dam

Wriggleswade supplies water to Amatola Water for the border Kei region.

Wriggleswade Dam has a full supply capacity of 91.5 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Kubusi River in Eastern Cape. At 97% full, the dam currently holds roughly 88.7 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 88726 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 Wriggleswade Dam Supply?

Wriggleswade Dam supplies water to Stutterheim area.

Key supply areas: Stutterheim area.

Wriggleswade Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wriggleswade Dam running dry?

No, Wriggleswade Dam is not running dry. At 97% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Wriggleswade Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Wriggleswade Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2025-10-13.

What cities does Wriggleswade Dam supply?

Wriggleswade Dam supplies water to Stutterheim area. Wriggleswade supplies water to Amatola Water for the border Kei region.

What river is Wriggleswade Dam on?

Wriggleswade Dam is on the Kubusi River in Eastern Cape.

How is the Wriggleswade Dam level trending?

Wriggleswade Dam is currently at 97% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.2% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (101%).

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