As the winter season draws to a close and communities across KwaZulu-Natal anticipate warmer spring conditions, questions arise about the state of the province’s dams. With the spring rainfall season still ahead, the latest Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) report confirms that KwaZulu-Natal dams remain robust, having endured the winter months with minimal concerns.
Here is a detailed overview of KwaZulu-Natal dam water levels according to the DWS report:
- Albert Falls Dam water levels remain unchanged this week at a steady 98.8%.
- Bivane Dam’s water levels also remain unchanged, recording a healthy 100.6%.
- Craigie Burn Dam is currently at 100.3%, which mirrors last week’s reading, according to the DWS.
- Driel Barrage Dam remains steady at 91.8%.
- Goedertouw Dam has recorded a slight decline, dropping from 98.1% to 97.1%.
- Hazelmere Dam’s water levels remain unchanged at a healthy 100.7%.
- Hluhluwe Dam has seen an insignificant change, standing at 99.2%, compared to the previous reading of 99.3%.
- Inanda Dam water levels are currently at 101%, compared to last week’s 101.1%.
- Klipfontein Dam remains steady and unchanged at 100.2%.
- Mearns Dam has experienced an increase in water levels, rising from 90.7% to 94.2%.
- Midmar Dam’s water levels are currently at 97.5%, slightly changing from 97.6% last week.
- Nagle Dam has noted a drop in water levels, falling from 91.3% to 88.3%.
- Ntshingwayo (Chelmsford) Dam has seen a minor increase, rising from 93.8% to 94.3%.
- Pongolapoort Dam’s water levels are currently at 95.3%, compared to last week’s 95.5%.
- Spioenkop Dam has observed a rise in its water levels, increasing from 97.8% to 99.3%.
- Spring Grove Dam has seen a decrease, dropping from 91.4% to 89.6%.
- Wagendrift Dam records a minor decline, standing at 98.9%, down from 99.1%.
- Woodstick Dam has experienced a rise from 96% to 96.7%.
- Zaaihoek Dam remains unchanged at a healthy 100.5%, according to the DWS.
With spring approaching and rainfall expected to replenish water sources, these readings indicate that KwaZulu-Natal dams are generally in strong condition. Residents and local authorities can take confidence in the overall stability of water levels, which are critical for domestic supply, agricultural needs, and long-term water management across the province.
However, use water sparingly and report any and all leaks, burst pipes or water theft.
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