Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Corana Dam
100.0% full
Total capacity
0.73 Mm³
River
Corana River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-31.437°S, 28.874°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
100.0%vs 7 days ago
+7.4%gaining
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↑rising
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 Corana Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Corana Dam is filled to 100.0% 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 risen by 7.4 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Corana Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 92.6% (June 22, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (June 29, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 31.437°S, 28.874°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.0%
- Water stored
- 1 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 1 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 7.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Corana River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 31.437°S, 28.874°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 1 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 92.6% | 1 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 94.2% | 1 |
| 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 29, 2026, Corana Dam is at 100.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Corana Dam reservoir full?
Corana Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.0% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Corana Dam rising or falling?
The level at Corana Dam is rising — it gained 7.4 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 31.437°S, 28.874°E).
What is Corana Dam used for?
Corana 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.