Eastern Cape Dam Levels Today
Weekly water storage status for 45 dams in Eastern Cape. Sourced from the Department of Water and Sanitation. Current as of 2026-10-12.
As of Monday, 12 October 2026, Eastern Cape's 45 tracked dams are on average 95.6% full, down 0.8 points on the week, and 17.7 points higher than this week last year. The biggest reservoir in the province, Umtata Dam, is at 100.7%, followed by Kommandodrift Dam at 55.1%.
Largest Dams in Eastern Cape
All Dams in Eastern Cape
| Dam | River | Cap (Mm3) | Now | vs Wk | vs Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umtata Dam | Mtata River | 245 | 100.7% | -0.5 | +3.2 |
| Kommandodrift Dam | Tarka River | 180 | 55.1% | -4.5 | +14.7 |
| Ncora Dam | Tsomo River | 145 | 100.8% | -0.7 | +6.6 |
| Kouga Dam | Kouga River | 126 | 100.7% | -0.8 | +34.7 |
| Xonxa Dam | White Kei River | 116 | 100.4% | -0.5 | +3.3 |
| Lubisi Dam | Indwe River | 114 | 100.5% | +2.2 | +60.6 |
| Impofu Dam | Krom River | 106 | 100.5% | -0.5 | +53.0 |
| Bridle Drift Dam | Buffalo River | 98 | 103.9% | -2.3 | +10.4 |
| Wriggleswade Dam | Kubusi River | 91 | 100.3% | -0.1 | +0.2 |
| Kommandodrift Dam | Tarka River | 56 | 100.6% | -0.2 | +20.4 |
| Nqweba Sondags | - | 45 | 101.6% | -3.7 | +10.6 |
| Grassridge | - | 44 | 92.9% | -1.3 | +41.8 |
| Waterdown | - | 37 | 100.5% | -0.3 | +0.3 |
| Binfield Tyume | - | 37 | 100.1% | +0.0 | +4.4 |
| Kromrivier | Krom | 35 | 100.5% | -0.3 | +32.2 |
| Sandile Keiskamma | - | 30 | 100.4% | -0.1 | +12.5 |
| Katrivier Kat | - | 25 | 100.5% | -0.1 | +0.6 |
| Nahoon | Nahoon | 19 | 100.2% | -0.2 | +13.6 |
| Laing | Buffalo | 19 | 101.4% | +0.3 | +0.9 |
| Doornrivier Doorn 5 EC | - | 17 | 99.6% | -1.6 | +14.9 |
| Oxkraal Oskraal | - | 15 | 100.5% | -0.1 | +3.8 |
| Tsojana | Tsojana | 12 | 100% | +0.0 | +0.1 |
| Cata | Cata | 12 | 93.2% | +3.2 | +2.8 |
| Groendal Swartkops | - | 12 | 101.1% | -2.3 | +12.0 |
| Lake Arthur | - | 11 | 92.3% | -2.3 | +67.9 |
| Jozanashoek | - | 9 | 100.8% | +0.2 | +2.9 |
| Gubu | Gubu | 9 | 100.5% | -0.1 | +0.4 |
| Debe | Debe | 6 | 92.1% | +0.0 | +48.1 |
| Glen Melville Fish river via Ecca tunnel | - | 6 | 96.9% | -3.1 | +18.4 |
| Boesmanskrantz | - | 5 | 100.1% | +0.0 | +1.4 |
| Rooikrans | Buffalo | 5 | 100% | -0.2 | +10.4 |
| Nuwejaars | Nuwejaarspruit | 5 | 101.7% | +0.0 | +43.8 |
| Elandsdrift | - | 4 | 93.1% | +34.4 | +22.5 |
| Loerie Loeriespruit | - | 3 | 101% | -3.7 | +28.0 |
| Mabeleni Mhlahlane | - | 2 | 100% | +0.0 | +0.0 |
| De Mistkraal | - | 2 | 104% | +10.4 | +7.4 |
| R1R004 | - | 2 | 100% | +0.0 | +0.0 |
| Ntenetyana | - | 2 | 78.5% | +1.4 | -9.2 |
| Mlanga | Mlanga | 2 | 95.2% | -0.6 | +10.1 |
| Nqadu | Nqadu | 1 | 63% | +0.3 | -21.8 |
| Macubeni Cacadu | - | 1 | 100% | -2.6 | +18.1 |
| Corana | Corana | 1 | 99.5% | +0.2 | +4.5 |
| Gcuwa | Gcuwa | 0 | 104.8% | -0.9 | +3.6 |
| Belfort Mafube | - | 0 | 86.5% | +0.0 | -13.5 |
| Toleni | Toleni | 0 | 90.2% | +0.4 | +1.2 |
Rivers with Dams in Eastern Cape
Dams in Eastern Cape grouped by river, ranked by total storage capacity.
| River | Dams | Total Cap (Mm3) | Avg Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtata River | 1 | 245 | 100.7% |
| Tarka River | 2 | 236 | 65.9% |
| Tsomo River | 1 | 145 | 100.8% |
| Kouga River | 1 | 126 | 100.7% |
| White Kei River | 1 | 116 | 100.4% |
| Indwe River | 1 | 114 | 100.5% |
| Krom River | 1 | 106 | 100.5% |
| Buffalo River | 1 | 98 | 103.9% |
| Kubusi River | 1 | 92 | 100.3% |
| Krom | 1 | 35 | 100.5% |
| Buffalo | 2 | 24 | 101.1% |
| Nahoon | 1 | 19 | 100.2% |
| Tsojana | 1 | 12 | 100% |
| Cata | 1 | 12 | 93.2% |
| Gubu | 1 | 9 | 100.5% |
| Debe | 1 | 6 | 92.1% |
| Nuwejaarspruit | 1 | 5 | 101.7% |
| Mlanga | 1 | 2 | 95.2% |
| Nqadu | 1 | 1 | 63% |
| Corana | 1 | 1 | 99.5% |
| Gcuwa | 1 | 0 | 104.8% |
| Toleni | 1 | 0 | 90.2% |
Eastern Cape Dam Levels - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current dam levels in Eastern Cape?
As of 2026-10-12, Eastern Cape dams are on average 95.6% full (capacity-weighted average across 45 dams). The total water storage capacity in Eastern Cape is 1712 million cubic metres.
Which is the largest dam in Eastern Cape?
The largest dam in Eastern Cape is Umtata Dam, with a full supply capacity of 245 million cubic metres. It is currently 100.7% full. The next two largest are Kommandodrift Dam (55.1%) and Ncora Dam (100.8%).
Which dams in Eastern Cape are the lowest right now?
No dams in Eastern Cape are currently below 30% full, based on the most recent official readings.
Are there water restrictions in Eastern Cape?
Water restrictions in Eastern Cape are determined by the relevant municipality or water utility. Restrictions are typically introduced when major supply dams drop below 50% and become more severe below 30%. Contact your local municipality for current restriction status.
How accurate is the Eastern Cape dam level data?
All readings on this page come directly from the Department of Water and Sanitation, the official custodian of South Africa's dam level data, and are displayed without modification. Levels are refreshed each week as soon as the latest official figures are released.
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