Vaal Dam remains over 100% full as inflows fluctuate
The weekly average was 101.41%, ranging between a low of 100.63% and a high of 101.89%.
The Vaal Dam maintained a storage level above 100% from Monday to Friday, August 10-14, 2026, according to weekly hydrological data. The dam's storage capacity fluctuated between 100.63% and 101.89% throughout the week, with an average of 101.41%. Inflows to the dam were highly variable, ranging from a low of 40.8 m³/s on Monday to a high of 63.6 m³/s on Wednesday.
On average, inflows were 59.9 m³/s. Discharge from the dam remained constant at 16.8 m³/s, with no sluice gates opened during the five days reported. Vaal Barrage water levels remained stable at 7.5 meters, while discharge varied significantly, peaking at 59.7 m³/s on Friday. Water temperature also decreased over the week, averaging 11.2°C. As of the publication, data for Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16, 2026, were not available.
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