Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Cata Dam
77.3% full
Total capacity
12.1 Mm³
River
Cata River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
77.3%vs 7 days ago
-3.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↓falling
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 Cata Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Cata Dam is filled to 77.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 9 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 fallen by 3.3 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Cata Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 77.3%
- Water stored
- 9 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 12 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 3.3 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Cata 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 | 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 9, 2026, Cata Dam is at 77.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 9 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Cata Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Cata Dam is within its normal operating range at 77.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Cata Dam rising or falling?
The level at Cata Dam is falling — it dropped 3.3 percentage points over the latest week on record.
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 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Cata Dam used for?
Cata Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.