← South Africa

South Africa · KZN · DWS

KwaZulu-Natal

Dams

19

Total capacity

4.9 km³

Avg fill

87.9%

Loading map…

Dams

Sorted by capacity

About reservoirs in KwaZulu-Natal

As of October 19, 2026, the reservoirs we track across KwaZulu-Natal that report live levels hold roughly 4,314 hm³ of water — about 87.9% of their combined capacity. Taken together, KwaZulu-Natal's reservoirs are high.

None of the tracked reservoirs are currently at critically low levels. Bivane Dam is the fullest at 101.4%, while Ntshingwayo Dam is the lowest at 71.0%.

Over the most recent week on record, 4 reservoirs fell across KwaZulu-Natal.

Storage figures for KwaZulu-Natal come from DWS; the most recent reading is from October 19, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.

KwaZulu-Natal at a glance

Reservoirs tracked
19
Average fill
87.9%
Water stored
4,314 hm³
Combined capacity
4,911 hm³
Fullest
Bivane Dam (101.4%)
Lowest
Ntshingwayo Dam (71.0%)
Last updated
October 19, 2026

See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — national and provincial breakdown

ShareXLinkedInWhatsApp