Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Binfield Dam
95.9% full
Total capacity
36.8 Mm³
River
Tyume River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
95.9%vs 7 days ago
+0.2%gaining
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 Binfield Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Binfield Dam is filled to 95.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 35 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 (+0.2 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Binfield Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 95.7% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 96.8% (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
- 95.9%
- Water stored
- 35 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 37 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.2 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Tyume 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 | 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 9, 2026, Binfield Dam is at 95.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 35 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Binfield Dam reservoir full?
Binfield Dam is essentially full, sitting at 95.9% of capacity as of June 9, 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 (+0.2 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Binfield Dam used for?
Binfield Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.