Zaaihoek Dam Level Today

Zaaihoek supplies the Majuba Power Station and the town of Volksrust on the Mpumalanga/KZN border.

Zaaihoek Dam has a full supply capacity of 184.3 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Slang River in KwaZulu-Natal. At 100.5% full, the dam currently holds roughly 185.2 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 185181 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.

Zaaihoek Dam supplies water to Volksrust and Majuba Power Station.

Key supply areas: Volksrust, Majuba Power Station.

Is Zaaihoek Dam running dry?

No, Zaaihoek Dam is not running dry. At 100.5% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Zaaihoek Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Zaaihoek Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-04-20.

What cities does Zaaihoek Dam supply?

Zaaihoek Dam supplies water to Volksrust and Majuba Power Station. Zaaihoek supplies the Majuba Power Station and the town of Volksrust on the Mpumalanga/KZN border.

What river is Zaaihoek Dam on?

Zaaihoek Dam is on the Slang River in KwaZulu-Natal.

How is the Zaaihoek Dam level trending?

Zaaihoek Dam is currently at 100.5% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.0% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (100.6%).