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Gauteng Dam Levels Today

Weekly water storage status for 5 dams in Gauteng. Data from the Department of Water and Sanitation. Latest report: 2026-04-20.

OurPower is an independent information site. We are not affiliated with the Department of Water and Sanitation. Data is sourced from the official DWS weekly PDF report.
101.4%
weighted average
100.7%
Last week
102.5%
Last year same week
128
Total capacity (Mm3)
5
Dams tracked
As of Monday, 20 April 2026

Largest Dams in Gauteng

All Dams in Gauteng

DamRiverCap (Mm3)Nowvs Wkvs Yr
Bronkhorstspruit Bronkhorstspruit57100.8%+0.2-2.8
Roodeplaat41101%+0.4+0.0
Klipdrift Loopspruit13101.8%+0.0-0.1
Rietvlei Hennops12101.4%+0.9+0.2
Bon Accord4110.9%+9.7+4.3

Gauteng Dam Levels - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current dam levels in Gauteng?

As of 2026-04-20, Gauteng dams are on average 101.4% full (capacity-weighted average across 5 dams). The total water storage capacity in Gauteng is 128 million cubic metres.

Which is the largest dam in Gauteng?

The largest dam in Gauteng is Bronkhorstspruit Bronkhorstspruit on the null River, with a full supply capacity of 57 million cubic metres. It is currently 100.8% full.

Are there water restrictions in Gauteng?

Water restrictions in Gauteng 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 Gauteng 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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