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Northern Cape Dam Levels Today

Weekly water storage status for 5 dams in Northern Cape. 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.
100.9%
weighted average
100.1%
Last week
111.1%
Last year same week
149
Total capacity (Mm3)
5
Dams tracked
As of Monday, 20 April 2026

Largest Dams in Northern Cape

All Dams in Northern Cape

DamRiverCap (Mm3)Nowvs Wkvs Yr
Spitskop Harts58104.9%+0.5-21.7
Vaalharts Weir5191.1%+1.5+17.7
Boegoeberg24102.5%+0.0-38.8
Douglas Weir16118.9%+1.6-14.9
Karee Karee137.2%-1.0-11.6

Northern Cape Dam Levels - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current dam levels in Northern Cape?

As of 2026-04-20, Northern Cape dams are on average 100.9% full (capacity-weighted average across 5 dams). The total water storage capacity in Northern Cape is 149 million cubic metres.

Which is the largest dam in Northern Cape?

The largest dam in Northern Cape is Spitskop Harts on the null River, with a full supply capacity of 58 million cubic metres. It is currently 104.9% full.

Are there water restrictions in Northern Cape?

Water restrictions in Northern 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 Northern 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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