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Current Level
100.63%
0.74% from last week
Capacity
1.8 million m³
Year Built
1975
Surface Area
18 hectares
History & Facts
Mnyameni Dam was constructed in 1985 to serve the rural communities of the former Transkei region. The dam remains a vital water source for Centane and surrounding villages, supporting both domestic use and small-scale agriculture.
Interesting Facts
- Primary water source for Centane district
- Supports rural agricultural activities
- Named after the Mnyameni River
- Part of rural development water infrastructure
Historical Water Levels
Track Mnyameni Dam water levels over time. Data sourced from DWS monitoring systems.
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Mnyameni 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
uMnyama
Wall Type
Earthfill
Wall Height
31m
Wall Length
355m
Surface Area
18 hectares
Catchment Area
20 km²
Served Communities
Communities Served
Upper Gxulu, Ndonga
Water Service Authority
Amathole District Municipality
Facilities
Rural Access
Basic road access for maintenance
Viewpoint
Informal viewing area
Things to Do
Walking
Rural paths around the dam
Photography
Rural landscape photography
Lookout Points
Main Viewpoint
View of the dam and surrounding rural landscape.
GPS: -32.1510, 28.0810
Location & Directions
From East London, take the N2 towards Mthatha. Turn off at Centane and follow local roads to the dam (approximately 120km total).
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