KwaZulu-Natal Dam Levels Today
Weekly water storage status for 19 dams in KwaZulu-Natal. Sourced from the Department of Water and Sanitation. Current as of 2026-08-31.
As of Monday, 31 August 2026, KwaZulu-Natal's 19 tracked dams are on average 86.4% full, down 0.4 points on the week, and 9.2 points lower than this week last year. The biggest reservoir in the province, Pongolapoort Dam, is at 82.9%, followed by Woodstock Dam at 98.1%.
Largest Dams in KwaZulu-Natal
All Dams in KwaZulu-Natal
| Dam | River | Cap (Mm3) | Now | vs Wk | vs Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pongolapoort Dam | Pongola River | 2395 | 82.9% | -0.3 | -11.9 |
| Woodstock Dam | Tugela River | 355 | 98.1% | +0.1 | +2.1 |
| Goedertrouw Dam | Mhlathuze River | 301 | 91.5% | -0.6 | -5.0 |
| Albert Falls Dam | Mgeni River | 286 | 84.7% | -0.9 | -12.3 |
| Spioenkop Dam | Tugela River | 271 | 88.6% | -0.5 | -8.2 |
| Inanda Dam | Mgeni River | 237 | 96% | -0.7 | -4.1 |
| Midmar Dam | Mgeni River | 235 | 88% | -0.4 | -8.0 |
| Ntshingwayo Dam | Ngagane River | 195 | 67.8% | -0.4 | -25.0 |
| Zaaihoek Dam | Slang River | 184 | 100.5% | +0.0 | +0.0 |
| Spring Grove Dam | Mooi River | 139 | 76.6% | -1.6 | -8.7 |
| Bivane Dam | Bivane River | 114 | 99% | +0.0 | -0.9 |
| Wagendrift Dam | Bushmans River | 56 | 91% | -0.8 | -7.5 |
| Hazelmere Mdloti | - | 37 | 82.9% | -1.2 | -18.5 |
| Hluhluwe | Hluhluwe | 26 | 83.3% | -0.9 | -15.5 |
| Nagle | Mgeni | 23 | 93.2% | -3.0 | +9.3 |
| Craigie Burn | - | 22 | 99.4% | -0.2 | -0.3 |
| Klipfontein Wit | Mfolozi | 18 | 92.3% | -1.0 | -7.3 |
| Driel Barrage | - | 9 | 99.7% | -0.3 | +7.7 |
| Mearns | Mooi | 5 | 78.9% | -4.1 | -2.8 |
Rivers with Dams in KwaZulu-Natal
Dams in KwaZulu-Natal grouped by river, ranked by total storage capacity.
| River | Dams | Total Cap (Mm3) | Avg Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pongola River | 1 | 2395 | 82.9% |
| Mgeni River | 3 | 759 | 89.3% |
| Tugela River | 2 | 626 | 94% |
| Mhlathuze River | 1 | 301 | 91.5% |
| Ngagane River | 1 | 195 | 67.8% |
| Slang River | 1 | 184 | 100.5% |
| Mooi River | 1 | 139 | 76.6% |
| Bivane River | 1 | 114 | 99% |
| Bushmans River | 1 | 56 | 91% |
| Hluhluwe | 1 | 26 | 83.3% |
| Mgeni | 1 | 23 | 93.2% |
| Mfolozi | 1 | 18 | 92.3% |
| Mooi | 1 | 5 | 78.9% |
KwaZulu-Natal Dam Levels - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current dam levels in KwaZulu-Natal?
As of 2026-08-31, KwaZulu-Natal dams are on average 86.4% full (capacity-weighted average across 19 dams). The total water storage capacity in KwaZulu-Natal is 4910 million cubic metres.
Which is the largest dam in KwaZulu-Natal?
The largest dam in KwaZulu-Natal is Pongolapoort Dam, with a full supply capacity of 2395 million cubic metres. It is currently 82.9% full. The next two largest are Woodstock Dam (98.1%) and Goedertrouw Dam (91.5%).
Which dams in KwaZulu-Natal are the lowest right now?
No dams in KwaZulu-Natal are currently below 30% full, based on the most recent official readings.
Are there water restrictions in KwaZulu-Natal?
Water restrictions in KwaZulu-Natal 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 KwaZulu-Natal 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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