Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Debe Dam
49.9% full
Total capacity
6.4 Mm³
River
Debe River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
49.9%vs 7 days ago
+4.5%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 Debe Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Debe Dam is filled to 49.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 3 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 6 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 4.5 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Debe Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 45.4% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 49.9% (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
- 49.9%
- Water stored
- 3 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 6 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 4.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Debe 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 | 49.9% | 3 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 45.4% | 3 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 45.4% | 3 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 45.4% | 3 |
| 31 May 2026 | 45.7% | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Debe Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Debe Dam is at 49.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 3 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Debe Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Debe Dam is within its normal operating range at 49.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Debe Dam rising or falling?
The level at Debe Dam is rising — it gained 4.5 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Debe Dam hold?
Debe Dam has a total capacity of 6 Mm³.
Where is Debe Dam reservoir located?
Debe Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Debe Dam used for?
Debe Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.