NamWater reduces Naute Dam water level

NAMPA

2025-04-23

KEETMANSHOOP, 22 April 2025 - Water gushes from Naute Dam during a controlled release on Tuesday, aimed at reducing the dam level from 107.6 per cent to safer levels. (Photo: Contributed)

MARIENTAL, 23 APR (NAMPA) - The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) successfully reduced the water level in the Naute Dam from 107.6 per cent to 104 per cent by opening the floodgates Tuesday morning.
NamWater in a statement said the release was triggered by rising water levels following recent inflow that pushed the dam well beyond its full capacity.
“Part of the plan is to stabilise the dam level and reduce the risk of overflow. The flow rate...

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