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Current Level
29.21%
3.76% from last week
Capacity
6.3 million m³
Year Built
1987
Surface Area
93 hectares
History & Facts
Debe Dam was constructed in 1962 to augment water supply to King William's Town. The dam is located in a scenic valley and has served the community reliably for over six decades. Despite being one of the smaller dams in the system, it plays a vital role in regional water security.
Interesting Facts
- Strategic reserve dam for the King William's Town supply system
- The catchment area features indigenous forest patches
- Underwent pipeline upgrades in 2018
- Part of the integrated regional water supply scheme
Historical Water Levels
Track Debe Dam water levels over time. Data sourced from DWS monitoring systems.
Water Restrictions in Effect
Dam level is at 29.2%, which is below the 40% threshold. Water restrictions are now in effect for this area.
Public Advisory: Please reduce water usage by at least 10%
- Limit shower time to 2 minutes
- Do not water gardens between 10am - 4pm
- Report any water leaks immediately
- Use greywater for plants where possible
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Debe Level Trend
Data source: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Amatola Water monitoring systems. Historical data may be incomplete for some periods.
Technical Specifications
River Name
Debe
Wall Type
Earthfill
Wall Height
33m
Wall Length
445m
Surface Area
93 hectares
Catchment Area
66 km²
Served Communities
Communities Served
Zigodlo, Qomfo
Water Service Authority
Amathole District Municipality
Facilities
Basic Access
Limited vehicle access and parking
Viewing Area
Informal viewpoint near the dam wall
Things to Do
Walking
Informal walking paths around the perimeter
Photography
Scenic landscape photography opportunities
Lookout Points
Dam Wall Viewpoint
Main viewing area overlooking the dam and valley.
GPS: -32.8810, 27.3810
Location & Directions
From King William's Town, take the R63 towards Alice. After 8km, turn right onto Debe access road. Continue for 2km to reach the dam.
Get DirectionsNeed Assistance?
For inquiries about visiting this dam or reporting issues, please contact us.
General Inquiries:
+27 (0) 43 707 3700
24 Hour Emergency:
+27 (0) 43 709 3700