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Xonxa Dam Level Today

On the White Kei River, Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity 116 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.

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98.1%
Good - Monday, 1 June 2026
Last week
98.3%
-0.2% change
Last year
98.8%
-0.7% change
Capacity
116 Mm3
116390 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, Xonxa Dam has fallen 1.8 percentage points - about 0.36% per week.

Xonxa Dam Level History

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

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

About Xonxa Dam

Xonxa is on the White Kei River in the Eastern Cape highlands.

Xonxa Dam has a full supply capacity of 116.4 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the White Kei River in Eastern Cape. At 98.1% full, the dam currently holds roughly 114.2 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 114179 million litres.

Which Towns and Cities Does Xonxa Dam Supply?

Xonxa Dam supplies water to Queenstown and Komani area.

Key supply areas: Queenstown, Komani area.

Xonxa Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xonxa Dam running dry?

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

When was Xonxa Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Xonxa Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-05-18.

What cities does Xonxa Dam supply?

Xonxa Dam supplies water to Queenstown and Komani area. Xonxa is on the White Kei River in the Eastern Cape highlands.

What river is Xonxa Dam on?

Xonxa Dam is on the White Kei River in Eastern Cape.

How is the Xonxa Dam level trending?

Xonxa Dam is currently at 98.1% 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 (98.8%).

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