Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Cata Dam
79.7% full
Total capacity
12.1 Mm³
River
Cata River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-32.631°S, 27.117°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
79.7%vs 7 days ago
-0.9%losing
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 Cata Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Cata Dam is filled to 79.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 10 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 12 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.9 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Cata Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 77.3% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 81.5% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 32.631°S, 27.117°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 79.7%
- Water stored
- 10 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 12 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.9 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Cata River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 32.631°S, 27.117°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 79.7% | 10 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 80.6% | 10 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 77.3% | 9 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 77.3% | 9 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 80.6% | 10 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 80.6% | 10 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 80.6% | 10 |
| 31 May 2026 | 81.5% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Cata Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Cata Dam is at 79.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 10 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Cata Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Cata Dam is within its normal operating range at 79.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Cata Dam rising or falling?
The level at Cata Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.9 points).
How much water can Cata Dam hold?
Cata Dam has a total capacity of 12 Mm³.
Where is Cata Dam reservoir located?
Cata Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 32.631°S, 27.117°E).
What is Cata Dam used for?
Cata Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
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See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.