Your Weekly Update on KwaZulu-Natal’s Dam Levels

According to the Department of Water and Sanitation, KwaZulu-Natal’s dams are in an exceptionally robust state.

The Department’s weekly report on dam conditions reveals that not only are the province’s dams thriving, but the vast majority have also recorded an increase in water levels compared to the previous week.

With this encouraging insight, let us examine the status of local dams across KwaZulu-Natal more closely:

·         Albert Falls Dam has experienced a rise in its water levels, climbing from last week’s 102.6% to this week’s reading of 103.8%. 

·         Bivane Dam has registered a modest increase, now standing at 102.3%, up from the previous week’s 101.6%.

·         Craigie Burn Dam’s water levels are currently at 101.1%, reflecting a slight improvement from last week’s 100.7%.

·         Driel Barrage Dam’s water levels remain steady at 90.3%. 

·         Goedertrouw Dam’s levels are now at 100.3%, compared to the previous week’s 100%. 

·         Hazelmere Dam is currently at 102.3%, showing a negligible uptick from last week’s 102.2%. 

·         Hluhluwe Dam’s water levels have edged upward, rising from last week’s reading of 100.6% to this week’s 101.4%. 

·         Inanda Dam’s water levels have slightly decreased from last week’s 104.4% to this week’s reading of 104.3%.

·         Klipfontein Dam now registers water levels at 101.3%, up from the previous week’s 101.1%. 

·         Mearns Dam has witnessed a substantial surge, soaring from last week’s 112.6% to this week’s 122.9%. 

·         Midmar Dam’s water levels are currently at 101%, a minor shift from the previous week’s 101.1%. 

·         Nagle Dam has experienced a slight decline, falling from last week’s 102.9% to this week’s 100.2%. 

·         Ntshingwayo (Chelmsford) Dam is currently at 88.8%, a marginal change from the previous week’s 89.1%. 

·         Pongolapoort Dam has recorded a modest increase, now at 92.5% compared to last week’s 91.5%. 

·         Spioenkop Dam remains stable at 101.4%. 

·         Spring Grove Dam’s water levels have risen from 101.6% to this week’s reading of 102.7%. 

·         Wagendrift Dam has seen its water levels climb to 105.1% from last week’s 102.3%. 

·         Woodstock Dam’s level holds steady at 97.7%. 

·         Zaaihoek Dam remains unchanged at 100.7%. 

While the dams currently enjoy a healthy status, communities are encouraged to exercise water conservation, particularly as most of South Africa begins to gradually transition out of the rainy season. This prudent approach ensures the sustainability of these vital resources, safeguarding water availability for both urban and rural areas in the months ahead.

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