Eastern Cape Dam Levels Today
Weekly water storage status for 45 dams in Eastern Cape. Data from the Department of Water and Sanitation. Latest report: 2026-04-20.
Largest Dams in Eastern Cape
All Dams in Eastern Cape
| Dam | River | Cap (Mm3) | Now | vs Wk | vs Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umtata Mtata | 245 | 100.2% | +0.0 | -2.0 | |
| N2R001 | 180 | 49% | +0.0 | +0.5 | |
| Ncora Tsomo | 145 | 98.5% | -0.4 | -2.3 | |
| Kouga Kouga | 126 | 33.3% | -0.4 | -45.2 | |
| Xonxa White Kei | 116 | 99.9% | +0.0 | -0.1 | |
| Lubisi Indwe | 114 | 68.9% | -0.2 | +29.6 | |
| Impofu Krom | 106 | 37.4% | -0.2 | -16.5 | |
| Bridle Drift Buffalo | 98 | 86.5% | -0.8 | -22.2 | |
| Wriggleswade | 91 | 97% | -0.2 | -4.0 | |
| Kommandodrift | 56 | 88.5% | +0.2 | +10.4 | |
| Nqweba Sondags | 45 | 86.6% | +0.8 | +5.1 | |
| Grassridge | 44 | 91.7% | -3.4 | +18.6 | |
| Waterdown | 37 | 99.2% | -0.3 | -1.2 | |
| Binfield Tyume | 37 | 98.8% | +0.0 | -0.5 | |
| Kromrivier Krom | 35 | 37% | -1.0 | -46.8 | |
| Sandile Keiskamma | 30 | 99.9% | -0.2 | -0.4 | |
| Katrivier Kat | 25 | 100.2% | -0.1 | -0.2 | |
| Nahoon Nahoon | 19 | 80.2% | -1.2 | -20.3 | |
| Laing Buffalo | 19 | 100.3% | -0.1 | -1.6 | |
| Doornrivier Doorn 5 EC | 17 | 95.3% | -1.2 | +6.0 | |
| Oxkraal Oskraal | 15 | 92.5% | -1.4 | +16.3 | |
| Tsojana Tsojana | 12 | 100% | +0.0 | +0.0 | |
| Cata Cata | 12 | 89.8% | +0.0 | -10.2 | |
| Groendal Swartkops | 12 | 71.1% | -0.4 | -29.1 | |
| Lake Arthur | 11 | 48.6% | +0.4 | +18.0 | |
| Jozanashoek | 9 | 103.1% | +1.8 | +1.9 | |
| Gubu Gubu | 9 | 100% | -0.1 | -1.0 | |
| Debe Debe | 6 | 47.3% | +0.0 | +17.0 | |
| Glen Melville Fish river via Ecca tunnel | 6 | 98.4% | -2.0 | -0.8 | |
| Boesmanskrantz | 5 | 94.9% | -1.1 | +9.7 | |
| Rooikrans Buffalo | 5 | 99% | -0.7 | -1.6 | |
| Nuwejaars Nuwejaarspruit | 5 | 46.9% | -0.1 | +8.5 | |
| Elandsdrift | 4 | 103.5% | +35.1 | +43.5 | |
| Loerie Loeriespruit | 3 | 41.9% | +1.4 | -29.8 | |
| Mabeleni Mhlahlane | 2 | 100% | +0.0 | +0.0 | |
| De Mistkraal | 2 | 95.7% | +17.7 | +8.8 | |
| R1R004 | 2 | 99.7% | +0.0 | -0.3 | |
| Ntenetyana | 2 | 101% | -0.9 | -2.6 | |
| Mlanga Mlanga | 2 | 78.7% | -0.7 | -16.4 | |
| Nqadu Nqadu | 1 | 75.2% | -0.1 | -15.1 | |
| Macubeni Cacadu | 1 | 98.5% | -2.5 | -1.5 | |
| Corana Corana | 1 | 97.2% | -0.7 | -2.1 | |
| Gcuwa Gcuwa | 0 | 105.7% | +5.4 | -8.3 | |
| Belfort Mafube | 0 | 100% | +0.0 | +0.0 | |
| Toleni Toleni | 0 | 89.4% | +0.0 | -14.3 |
Eastern Cape Dam Levels - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current dam levels in Eastern Cape?
As of 2026-04-20, Eastern Cape dams are on average 79.1% 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 Mtata on the null River, with a full supply capacity of 245 million cubic metres. It is currently 100.2% full.
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. The dam levels on this page are updated weekly from official DWS data.
How accurate is the Eastern Cape dam level data?
The data on this page comes directly from the Department of Water and Sanitation weekly report, published every Monday. OurPower processes the official DWS PDF report automatically and displays the data without modification. Some older readings are marked "#" (latest available data) in the DWS report - these are the most recent verified measurements for that specific gauge.
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