Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
Brandvlei Dam
47.8% full
Total capacity
286.1 Mm³
River
Brandvlei
Basin
Breede
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS
Coordinates
-33.667°S, 19.567°E
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
47.8%vs 7 days ago
+2.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↑rising
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this dam
Dam height
35 m
Year built
1981
Dam type
Earthfill
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
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About Brandvlei Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Brandvlei Dam is filled to 47.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 137 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 286 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 2.1 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Brandvlei Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 45.0% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 47.8% (June 9, 2026).
The dam at Brandvlei Dam stands 35 m tall and is a earthfill dam and was completed in 1981. It is operated by DWS primarily for water supply. It lies within the Breede basin at 33.667°S, 19.567°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 47.8%
- Water stored
- 137 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 286 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 2.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Brandvlei
- River basin
- Breede
- Dam height
- 35 m
- Year completed
- 1981
- Operator
- DWS
- Coordinates
- 33.667°S, 19.567°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 47.8% | 137 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 45.7% | 131 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 45.7% | 131 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 45.7% | 131 |
| 31 May 2026 | 45.0% | 129 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Brandvlei Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Brandvlei Dam is at 47.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 137 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Brandvlei Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Brandvlei Dam is within its normal operating range at 47.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Brandvlei Dam rising or falling?
The level at Brandvlei Dam is rising — it gained 2.1 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Brandvlei Dam hold?
Brandvlei Dam has a total capacity of 286 Mm³.
Where is Brandvlei Dam reservoir located?
Brandvlei Dam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, within the Breede basin (coordinates 33.667°S, 19.567°E).
When was Brandvlei Dam dam built?
The dam at Brandvlei Dam was completed in 1981.
What is Brandvlei Dam used for?
Brandvlei Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS.