Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
De Bos Dam
97.7% full
Total capacity
5.8 Mm³
River
Onrus River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
97.7%vs 7 days ago
+2.4%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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About De Bos Dam
As of June 9, 2026, De Bos Dam is filled to 97.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 6 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 6 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 2.4 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for De Bos Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 94.4% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 97.7% (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
- 97.7%
- Water stored
- 6 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 6 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 2.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Onrus 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 | 97.7% | 6 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 95.3% | 6 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 95.3% | 6 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 95.3% | 6 |
| 31 May 2026 | 94.4% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of De Bos Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, De Bos Dam is at 97.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 6 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is De Bos Dam reservoir full?
De Bos Dam is essentially full, sitting at 97.7% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at De Bos Dam rising or falling?
The level at De Bos Dam is rising — it gained 2.4 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can De Bos Dam hold?
De Bos Dam has a total capacity of 6 Mm³.
Where is De Bos Dam reservoir located?
De Bos Dam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is De Bos Dam used for?
De Bos Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.