Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Belfort Dam
100.0% full
Total capacity
0.5 Mm³
River
Mafube River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
100.0%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this dam
Data source
official
Storage data: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Weekly State of Dams report, South Africa.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Belfort Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Belfort Dam is filled to 100.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 1 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Belfort Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.0% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 0.000°N, 0.000°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.0%
- Water stored
- 1 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 1 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Mafube River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 0.000°N, 0.000°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 1 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 1 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 1 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 1 |
| 31 May 2026 | 100.0% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Belfort Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Belfort Dam is at 100.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Belfort Dam reservoir full?
Belfort Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.0% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Belfort Dam rising or falling?
The level at Belfort Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Belfort Dam hold?
Belfort Dam has a total capacity of 1 Mm³.
Where is Belfort Dam reservoir located?
Belfort Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Belfort Dam used for?
Belfort Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.