Dam levels continue to reflect seasonal improvements in water availability, especially in central and southern regions. NamWater continues to monitor these developments closely and said it will provide further updates as new data becomes available. NamWater urged residents in low-lying areas downstream of spilling dams to remain cautious of potential flooding. Communities are requested to exercise vigilance around water bodies and avoid unnecessary risks. NamWater continues to monitor inflows and will provide updates as conditions evolve. While these inflows are a welcome boost to water security, conservation remains crucial to ensure long-term water security.
An update on dam levels across the country, comparing figures recorded on 7 April 2025 with those observed on 8 April 2025 shows that several dams have received encouraging inflows, while a few remain relatively stable or recorded slight drops due to operational releases. Von Bach Dam experienced a notable increase in volume, rising from 35.243 million cubic metres (Mm³) to 37.54 Mm³. This places the dam at 78.9% of its full supply capacity, up from 74.2% the previous day. The inflow of approximately 2.271 Mm³ suggests improved runoff and rainfall in the catchment area. Hardap Dam, saw the biggest rise in volume over the reporting period. It increased by 5.482 Mm³, reaching 228.769 Mm³, which translates to 77.7% of its full supply level, up from 76.8%. This sustained inflow bodes well for downstream irrigation and other water uses.
In contrast, Swakoppoort Dam recorded a slight decline in volume, dropping by 0.396 Mm³ to 64.661 Mm³. This represents 101.8% of its full supply capacity, suggesting the dam remains full, with the decrease due to operational releases as the scour valve remains open. Naute Dam remains above capacity at 104.1%, with content increasing from 71.111 Mm³ to 86.993 Mm³. Releases are ongoing to manage water levels, and the dam continues to receive inflow.
Omdel Dam registered a marginal increase of 0.182 Mm³, moving from 10.274 Mm³ to 10.456 Mm³. It is now at 29.7% of its full capacity, indicating slight but steady gains. Neckartal Dam recorded significant gains from 864.695 Mm³ at 100.8%, to 871.245 Mm³ and standing at 101.6% with an accumulative of 17.466 Mm³ and its spilling. Omatako levels reflect significant improvemts from 34. 392 Mm³ at 79.1% to 36. 017 Mm³ now standing at 82.8% with a 1.625 Mm³ being recorded. Video Otis Daniels.
An update on dam levels across the country, comparing figures recorded on 7 April 2025 with those observed on 8 April 2025 shows that several dams have received encouraging inflows, while a few remain relatively stable or recorded slight drops due to operational releases. Von Bach Dam experienced a notable increase in volume, rising from 35.243 million cubic metres (Mm³) to 37.54 Mm³. This places the dam at 78.9% of its full supply capacity, up from 74.2% the previous day. The inflow of approximately 2.271 Mm³ suggests improved runoff and rainfall in the catchment area. Hardap Dam, saw the biggest rise in volume over the reporting period. It increased by 5.482 Mm³, reaching 228.769 Mm³, which translates to 77.7% of its full supply level, up from 76.8%. This sustained inflow bodes well for downstream irrigation and other water uses.
In contrast, Swakoppoort Dam recorded a slight decline in volume, dropping by 0.396 Mm³ to 64.661 Mm³. This represents 101.8% of its full supply capacity, suggesting the dam remains full, with the decrease due to operational releases as the scour valve remains open. Naute Dam remains above capacity at 104.1%, with content increasing from 71.111 Mm³ to 86.993 Mm³. Releases are ongoing to manage water levels, and the dam continues to receive inflow.
Omdel Dam registered a marginal increase of 0.182 Mm³, moving from 10.274 Mm³ to 10.456 Mm³. It is now at 29.7% of its full capacity, indicating slight but steady gains. Neckartal Dam recorded significant gains from 864.695 Mm³ at 100.8%, to 871.245 Mm³ and standing at 101.6% with an accumulative of 17.466 Mm³ and its spilling. Omatako levels reflect significant improvemts from 34. 392 Mm³ at 79.1% to 36. 017 Mm³ now standing at 82.8% with a 1.625 Mm³ being recorded. Video Otis Daniels.
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