Dam · Gauteng · South Africa · DWS
Bon Accord Dam
104.5% full
Total capacity
4.4 Mm³
River
Apies River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
104.5%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 Bon Accord Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Bon Accord Dam is filled to 104.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 5 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 4 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Bon Accord Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 104.5% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 105.1% (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
- 104.5%
- Water stored
- 5 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 4 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Apies 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 | 104.5% | 5 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 104.5% | 5 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 104.5% | 5 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 104.5% | 5 |
| 31 May 2026 | 105.1% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bon Accord Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Bon Accord Dam is at 104.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 5 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Bon Accord Dam reservoir full?
Bon Accord Dam is essentially full, sitting at 104.5% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Bon Accord Dam rising or falling?
The level at Bon Accord Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Bon Accord Dam hold?
Bon Accord Dam has a total capacity of 4 Mm³.
Where is Bon Accord Dam reservoir located?
Bon Accord Dam is located in Gauteng, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Bon Accord Dam used for?
Bon Accord Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.