Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS
Bivane Dam
99.8% full
Total capacity
114.1 Mm³
River
Bivane River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-27.520°S, 31.054°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
99.8%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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -27.520, 31.054 · Open in Google Maps
About Bivane Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Bivane Dam is filled to 99.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 114 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 114 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 Bivane Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 99.7% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 100.1% (June 9, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 27.520°S, 31.054°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 99.8%
- Water stored
- 114 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 114 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Bivane River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 27.520°S, 31.054°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 99.8% | 114 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 99.8% | 114 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 100.1% | 114 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 100.1% | 114 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 99.7% | 114 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 99.7% | 114 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 99.7% | 114 |
| 31 May 2026 | 99.7% | 114 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bivane Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Bivane Dam is at 99.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 114 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Bivane Dam reservoir full?
Bivane Dam is essentially full, sitting at 99.8% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Bivane Dam rising or falling?
The level at Bivane Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Bivane Dam hold?
Bivane Dam has a total capacity of 114 Mm³.
Where is Bivane Dam reservoir located?
Bivane Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 27.520°S, 31.054°E).
What is Bivane Dam used for?
Bivane 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.