Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
Buffeljags Dam
100.8% full
Total capacity
4.54 Mm³
River
Buffeljags River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-34.019°S, 20.533°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
100.8%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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Buffeljags Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Buffeljags Dam is filled to 100.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 5 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 5 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.2 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Buffeljags Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.6% (June 22, 2026) to a high of 102.8% (June 9, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 34.019°S, 20.533°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.8%
- Water stored
- 5 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 5 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.2 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Buffeljags River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 34.019°S, 20.533°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 100.8% | 5 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 100.6% | 5 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 102.8% | 5 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 102.8% | 5 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.8% | 5 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.8% | 5 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.8% | 5 |
| 31 May 2026 | 101.1% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Buffeljags Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Buffeljags Dam is at 100.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 5 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Buffeljags Dam reservoir full?
Buffeljags Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.8% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Buffeljags Dam rising or falling?
The level at Buffeljags Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.2 points).
How much water can Buffeljags Dam hold?
Buffeljags Dam has a total capacity of 5 Mm³.
Where is Buffeljags Dam reservoir located?
Buffeljags Dam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 34.019°S, 20.533°E).
What is Buffeljags Dam used for?
Buffeljags 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.