Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS
Albert Falls Dam
95.6% full
Total capacity
285.7 Mm³
River
Umgeni
Basin
Mvoti-Umzimkulu
Primary use
water supply
Operator
Umgeni Water
Coordinates
-29.467°S, 30.367°E
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
95.6%vs 7 days ago
-0.9%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this dam
Dam height
66 m
Year built
1974
Dam type
Earthfill
Data source
official
Storage data: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Weekly State of Dams report, South Africa.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Albert Falls Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Albert Falls Dam is filled to 95.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 273 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 286 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.9 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Albert Falls Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 95.6% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 97.5% (May 31, 2026).
The dam at Albert Falls Dam stands 66 m tall and is a earthfill dam and was completed in 1974. It is operated by Umgeni Water primarily for water supply. It lies within the Mvoti-Umzimkulu basin at 29.467°S, 30.367°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 95.6%
- Water stored
- 273 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 286 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.9 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Umgeni
- River basin
- Mvoti-Umzimkulu
- Dam height
- 66 m
- Year completed
- 1974
- Operator
- Umgeni Water
- Coordinates
- 29.467°S, 30.367°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 95.6% | 273 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 96.5% | 276 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 96.5% | 276 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 96.5% | 276 |
| 31 May 2026 | 97.5% | 279 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Albert Falls Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Albert Falls Dam is at 95.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 273 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Albert Falls Dam reservoir full?
Albert Falls Dam is essentially full, sitting at 95.6% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Albert Falls Dam rising or falling?
The level at Albert Falls Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.9 points).
How much water can Albert Falls Dam hold?
Albert Falls Dam has a total capacity of 286 Mm³.
Where is Albert Falls Dam reservoir located?
Albert Falls Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within the Mvoti-Umzimkulu basin (coordinates 29.467°S, 30.367°E).
When was Albert Falls Dam dam built?
The dam at Albert Falls Dam was completed in 1974.
What is Albert Falls Dam used for?
Albert Falls Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by Umgeni Water.