South Africa · EC · DWS
Eastern Cape
Dams
44
Total capacity
1.7 km³
Avg fill
88.6%
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Dams
Sorted by capacityUmtata Dam
Mtata River · Unknown
Darlington Dam
Sondags River · Unknown
Ncora Dam
Tsomo River · Unknown
Kouga Dam
Kouga River · Unknown
Xonxa Dam
White Kei River · Unknown
Lubisi Dam
Indwe River · Unknown
Impofu Dam
Krom River · Unknown
Bridle Drift Dam
Buffalo River · Unknown
Wriggleswade Dam
Kubisi River · Unknown
Kommandodrift Dam
Tarka River · Unknown
Nqweba Dam
Sondags River · Unknown
Grassridge Dam
Groot Brak River · Unknown
Waterdown Dam
Klipplaat River · Unknown
Binfield Dam
Tyume River · Unknown
Kromrivier Dam
Krom River · Unknown
Sandile Dam
Keiskamma River · Unknown
Katrivier Dam
Kat River · Unknown
Nahoon Dam
Nahoon River · Unknown
Laing Dam
Buffalo River · Unknown
Doornrivier Dam
Doorn River · Unknown
Oxkraal Dam
Oskraal River · Unknown
Tsojana Dam
Tsojana River · Unknown
Cata Dam
Cata River · Unknown
Groendal Dam
Swartkops River · Unknown
Lake Arthur Dam
Tarka River · Unknown
Jozanashoek Dam
Sterkspruit River · Unknown
Gubu Dam
Gubu River · Unknown
Debe Dam
Debe River · Unknown
Glen Melville Dam
Water from Fish river via Ecca tunnel River · Unknown
Boesmanskrantz Dam
Oxkraal River · Unknown
Rooikrans Dam
Buffalo River · Unknown
Nuwejaars Dam
Nuwejaarspruit River · Unknown
Elands Drift Dam
Great Fish River · Unknown
Elandsdrift Dam
Great Fish River · Unknown
Loerie Dam
Loeriespruit River · Unknown
Mabeleni Dam
Mhlahlane River · Unknown
De Mistkraal Dam
Little Fish River · Unknown
Mnyameni Dam
uMnyama River · Unknown
Ntenetyana Dam
Ntenetyana River · Unknown
Mlanga Dam
Mlanga River · Unknown
Nqadu Dam
Nqadu River · Unknown
Macubeni Dam
Cacadu River · Unknown
Corana Dam
Corana River · Unknown
Belfort Dam
Mafube River · Unknown
⚠️ The most recent reading we have for Eastern Cape is 31 days old — the official source may be delayed. Figures below may not reflect today’s levels.
About reservoirs in Eastern Cape
As of June 29, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Eastern Cape that report live levels hold roughly 1,520 Mm³ of water — about 88.6% of their combined capacity. Taken together, Eastern Cape's reservoirs are high.
None of the tracked reservoirs are currently at critically low levels. Nuwejaars Dam is the fullest at 102.8%, while Darlington Dam is the lowest at 50.0%.
Over the most recent week on record, 5 reservoirs rose and 3 reservoirs fell across Eastern Cape.
Storage figures for Eastern Cape come from DWS; the most recent reading is from June 29, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.
Eastern Cape at a glance
- Reservoirs tracked
- 44
- Average fill
- 88.6%
- Water stored
- 1,520 Mm³
- Combined capacity
- 1,716 Mm³
- Fullest
- Nuwejaars Dam (102.8%)
- Lowest
- Darlington Dam (50.0%)
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How full are reservoirs in Eastern Cape right now?
As of June 29, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in Eastern Cape that report live levels are 88.6% full overall, holding about 1,520 Mm³ of water.
How many reservoirs are there in Eastern Cape?
reservoirs.earth tracks 44 reservoirs in Eastern Cape, with a combined storage capacity of 1,716 Mm³.
Which reservoir in Eastern Cape is the fullest?
Nuwejaars Dam is currently the fullest reservoir in Eastern Cape, at 102.8% of capacity.
Which reservoir in Eastern Cape is the lowest?
Darlington Dam is currently the lowest in Eastern Cape, at 50.0% of capacity.
Where does the reservoir data for Eastern Cape come from?
All storage figures for Eastern Cape come from DWS, an official source, last updated June 29, 2026.
See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — national and provincial breakdown