Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Corana Dam
94.2% full
Total capacity
0.8 Mm³
River
Corana River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
94.2%vs 7 days ago
-1.8%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 Corana Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Corana Dam is filled to 94.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 1 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 1.8 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Corana Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 94.2% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 96.0% (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
- 94.2%
- Water stored
- 1 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 1 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Corana 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 | 94.2% | 1 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 96.0% | 1 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 96.0% | 1 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 96.0% | 1 |
| 31 May 2026 | 96.0% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Corana Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Corana Dam is at 94.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Corana Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Corana Dam is high at 94.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Corana Dam rising or falling?
The level at Corana Dam is falling — it dropped 1.8 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Corana Dam hold?
Corana Dam has a total capacity of 1 Mm³.
Where is Corana Dam reservoir located?
Corana Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Corana Dam used for?
Corana Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.