Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Darlington Dam
75.2% full
Total capacity
179.9 Mm³
River
Sondags River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
75.2%vs 7 days ago
+24.5%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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Darlington Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Darlington Dam is filled to 75.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 135 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 180 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 24.5 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Darlington Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 50.7% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 75.2% (June 9, 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
- 75.2%
- Water stored
- 135 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 180 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 24.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Sondags 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 | 75.2% | 135 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 50.7% | 91 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 50.7% | 91 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 50.7% | 91 |
| 31 May 2026 | 52.5% | 94 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Darlington Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Darlington Dam is at 75.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 135 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Darlington Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Darlington Dam is within its normal operating range at 75.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Darlington Dam rising or falling?
The level at Darlington Dam is rising — it gained 24.5 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Darlington Dam hold?
Darlington Dam has a total capacity of 180 Mm³.
Where is Darlington Dam reservoir located?
Darlington Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Darlington Dam used for?
Darlington Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.