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Dam Safety Regulation Dashboard › National Overview

National Dam Safety Overview

Live compliance monitoring across all 6 Water Management Areas - as at July 2025
Data refreshed: ● Live
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Simulated Platform Data Only. All dam safety data, compliance metrics, condition ratings, DSE records, and regulatory indicators are synthetic and for demonstration purposes only. GEC is actively partnering with organisations to pilot this platform. Data must not be relied upon for any regulatory, safety, engineering, or financial decision.
⚠️ COMPLIANCE ALERT: 5,548 dams (97.2% of registered stock) have Dam Safety Evaluations overdue by more than 5 years. 307 dams rated Condition Symbol D (Poor). Immediate action required under DSR Reg 11(1).
⚠ Cond D Dams
307
Poor condition · active monitoring
📡 Seepage Average
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l/s fleet mean · priority dams
💧 Avg Reservoir
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% full · WMA 1 priority fleet
🚨 Active Alerts
47
Compliance & sensor notifications
⚡ Live Event Feed
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Total Registered
5,710
Registered dams (NWA §120)
46 illegal (ILL status)
Category I
3,243
Low hazard potential
56.8% of register
Category II
2,156
Significant hazard
37.8% of register
Category III
311
High hazard potential
DSE every 5 years (Reg 11)
DSE Overdue
5,54897%
Past 5-year deadline
DSR Reg 11(1)
Cond. D (Poor)
307
Require urgent attention
+ 80 rated Cond. E
Category Distribution
Hazard classification per DSR Reg 2(1)
Cat I – Low Hazard3,243
Cat II – Significant2,156
Cat III – High Hazard311
Condition Symbol Distribution
Structural safety ratings across register
A – Good49
B – Acceptable168
C – Fair444
D – Poor307
E – Very Poor80
F – Unrated10
Hazard Potential
Per DSR Schedule 1 criteria
High349
Significant1,814
Low3,547
Overdue DSEs by WMA
5-year DSE cycle compliance (DSR Reg 11(1))
6 WMAs
Dam Register by Province
Registered dam stock distribution
Overall DSE Compliance
National - July 2025
3%
DSE Up-to-Date
162 / 5,710 dams compliant
⚠ DSR Reg 11(1): Every dam safety risk must have a DSE conducted by an APP every five years. Non-compliance may attract a directive under NWA §123(2).
Owner Group Breakdown
Responsible parties per DSR Reg 3
Agricultural (A)4,563
Municipal (M)350
Other (O)333
Water Board (W)322
State (S)83
Cat III by WMA
% Category III dams per WMA
Dashboard › WMA Explorer

Water Management Area Explorer

Select a WMA below to view detailed dam statistics and compliance data
Dashboard › Dam Register

National Dam Register

Priority dams: Category III, High Hazard - registered per NWA §120 & DSR Reg 37
Dam Ref. Dam Name WMA Province Category Hazard Condition Height (m) Capacity (1000m³) Owner Classification Date DSE Status
Showing 20 of 311 high-priority dams (Cat III / High Hazard)
Dashboard › Submissions Portal

Submissions Portal

Submit dam safety applications, evaluations, and progress reports
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Classification Application

Apply for dam classification or reclassification. Dams ≥5m height or ≥50 000m³ capacity presenting safety risk must be classified.

DSR Reg 5(1) - 60 days
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Dam Safety Evaluation (DSE)

Submit a mandatory 5-year DSE for Category II/III dams. Upload reports, FEA outputs and instrumentation data.

DSR Reg 11(1) & 35(2)
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Progress / Betterment Report

Report on implementation of remedial works or betterment measures directed under the National Water Act.

DSR Reg 32
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Dam Registration

Register a newly completed dam with the DSO. Submit DW693E form within 120 days of construction completion.

DSR Reg 37 - 120 days
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APP Approval Application

Apply for approval as an Approved Professional Person (APP) authorised to conduct dam safety evaluations.

DSR Reg 45 - DW691E
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Emergency Report

Report an emergency condition requiring immediate action. Triggers instant notification to the registered Dam Safety Officer.

NWA §121 - Immediate
Dashboard › Compliance Engine

Timeline & Compliance Engine

Automated due-date calculation and regulatory deadline monitoring
Regulatory Timeline Rules
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DSE Cycle - Every 5 Years

DSR Reg 11(1) Every person responsible for a dam with a safety risk shall have a dam safety evaluation conducted by an approved professional person at intervals not exceeding 5 years from the date of classification.

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Registration - Within 120 Days

DSR Reg 37 A dam that constitutes a dam safety risk must be registered with the DSO within 120 days of completion of construction or of becoming a dam safety risk.

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Classification - Within 60 Days

DSR Reg 5(1) The person responsible shall submit a classification application within 60 days of the dam becoming a safety risk or of being directed to do so by the DWS.

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Progress Report - As Directed

DSR Reg 32 Where remedial works are directed, progress reports must be submitted at intervals specified in the directive. Failure to comply may result in prosecution under NWA §151.

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Emergency - Immediate Notification

NWA §121 Any person who becomes aware of an emergency condition at a dam must immediately notify the DWS. The responsible person must take all reasonable measures to prevent harm.

Overdue DSE Summary by WMA
Dams where DSE is past the 5-year deadline
Upcoming & Overdue Compliance Actions
Auto-calculated from Classification Date + 5 years (DSR Reg 11(1))
Priority Dam Ref. Dam Name WMA Category Classification Date DSE Due Date Days Overdue Condition Action
Dashboard › Notifications

Notifications & Alerts

Automated DSR compliance alerts, directives and correspondence
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CRITICAL: ROODEKOPJES DAM (A210/01) - Condition D - DSE 36 years overdue

Last DSE: 12 April 1989. WMA 1 – Limpopo. Category III, High Hazard, 103,000,000 m³ capacity. Immediate directive required under NWA §123(2).

🕐 Generated: 25 Jul 2025  |  Assigned: GEC Dam Safety Officer NW  |  Priority: CRITICAL
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CRITICAL: MOLATEDI DAM (A300/01) - Condition D - DSE 25 years overdue

Last DSE: 08 February 2000. WMA 1 – Limpopo. Category III, High Hazard, 203,000,000 m³ capacity. Downstream population at risk. Issue non-compliance notice immediately.

🕐 Generated: 25 Jul 2025  |  Assigned: GEC Dam Safety Officer NW  |  Priority: CRITICAL
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DSE OVERDUE: HARTBEESPOORT DAM (A210/02) - 36 years overdue

Last classification: 03 January 1989. WMA 1. Category III. 195,000,000 m³. Please submit or coordinate DSE submission. Condition Symbol B.

🕐 Generated: 25 Jul 2025  |  Status: Awaiting Owner Response
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DSE OVERDUE: 5,548 dams have passed the 5-year DSE cycle deadline

Bulk notification: 97.2% of registered dams are past their DSE due date. A bulk directive mailout is recommended for all Category III owners. Use "Generate Bulk Directives" to initiate.

🕐 Generated: 25 Jul 2025  |  Auto-generated by Compliance Engine
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APP Application Received - J. van der Merwe (REF: APP-2025-0047)

New application for APP approval under DSR Reg 45. Qualifications submitted. Awaiting review. DW691E form attached.

🕐 Submitted: 20 Jul 2025  |  Review Due: 19 Aug 2025
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DSE SUBMITTED: VAALDAM (A504/01) - WMA 5 - Category III

DSE report successfully submitted by APP M. Nkosi (APP-0123). Report under review. Condition Symbol pending assessment.

🕐 Submitted: 18 Jul 2025  |  Reference: DSE-2025-0341

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