The construction of Vaal Dam started during the depression of the early thirties and the dam was completed in 1938 with a wall height of 54.2 metres (178 ft) above lowest foundation and a full …

The Vaal Dam, a critical water supply source for Gauteng and surrounding provinces, has consistently recorded exceptionally high-water levels in recent months, exceeding 100% of its …

Jul 9, 2025 · The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) latest weekly report revealed that the Vaal Dam stands at double levels of its water capacity compared to the levels it recorded …

Mar 11, 2025 · As the water levels of the Vaal dam reach 101.51%, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reduced the outflow of water from 61.2 cubic metres a second (mᵌ/s) to …

In 1979, the Department of Water Affairs proposed a second raising of the dam wall by 3.05 meters, increasing the capacity of the Vaal Dam by 1,033.5 million cubic meters to a total of …

Mar 11, 2024 · Vanderkloof is the second-largest dam in South Africa (in volume), with a capacity of 3,187,557 megalitres. Its height of 108 meters (354 ft.) is also the highest dam wall in the …

Mar 18, 2025 · The dam, an essential part of the Integrated Vaal River system (IVRS), boasts a full storage capacity (FSC) of 2.5 billion cubic metres.

Provincial State of Dams

Mar 7, 2025 · Hydrological monitoring forecasts suggest the Vaal Dam could reach full capacity within days if the heavy rains persist. If necessary, the department will increase releases at …

Dec 3, 2024 · A dam once bustling with boats ferrying sightseeing tourists lies dry, its grounds parched and marked with cracks. The Vaal Dam stands at 28.62% capacity, far too low for …