Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Binfield Dam
99.1% full
Total capacity
36.8 Mm³
River
Tyume River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-32.694°S, 26.906°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
99.1%vs 7 days ago
-0.4%losing
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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -32.694, 26.906 · Open in Google Maps
About Binfield Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Binfield Dam is filled to 99.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 37 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 37 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.4 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Binfield Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 95.7% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 99.5% (June 22, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 32.694°S, 26.906°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 99.1%
- Water stored
- 37 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 37 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Tyume River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 32.694°S, 26.906°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 99.1% | 37 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 99.5% | 37 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 95.9% | 35 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 95.9% | 35 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 95.7% | 35 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 95.7% | 35 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 95.7% | 35 |
| 31 May 2026 | 96.8% | 36 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Binfield Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Binfield Dam is at 99.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 37 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Binfield Dam reservoir full?
Binfield Dam is essentially full, sitting at 99.1% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Binfield Dam rising or falling?
The level at Binfield Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.4 points).
How much water can Binfield Dam hold?
Binfield Dam has a total capacity of 37 Mm³.
Where is Binfield Dam reservoir located?
Binfield Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 32.694°S, 26.906°E).
What is Binfield Dam used for?
Binfield Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
Nearby reservoirs
See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.