Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS
Craigie Burn Dam
97.9% full
Total capacity
22.5 Mm³
River
Mnyamvubu River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-29.163°S, 30.287°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
97.9%vs 7 days ago
-0.3%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
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -29.163, 30.287 · Open in Google Maps
About Craigie Burn Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Craigie Burn Dam is filled to 97.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 22 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 23 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.3 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Craigie Burn Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 97.9% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 99.3% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 29.163°S, 30.287°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 97.9%
- Water stored
- 22 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 23 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.3 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Mnyamvubu River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 29.163°S, 30.287°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 97.9% | 22 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 98.2% | 22 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 98.8% | 22 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 98.8% | 22 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 99.1% | 22 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 99.1% | 22 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 99.1% | 22 |
| 31 May 2026 | 99.3% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Craigie Burn Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Craigie Burn Dam is at 97.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 22 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Craigie Burn Dam reservoir full?
Craigie Burn Dam is essentially full, sitting at 97.9% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Craigie Burn Dam rising or falling?
The level at Craigie Burn Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.3 points).
How much water can Craigie Burn Dam hold?
Craigie Burn Dam has a total capacity of 23 Mm³.
Where is Craigie Burn Dam reservoir located?
Craigie Burn Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 29.163°S, 30.287°E).
What is Craigie Burn Dam used for?
Craigie Burn 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.