Dam · Limpopo · South Africa · DWS
Doorndraai Dam
98.6% full
Total capacity
45 Mm³
River
Sterk River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-24.280°S, 28.777°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
98.6%vs 7 days ago
-1.1%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
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About Doorndraai Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Doorndraai Dam is filled to 98.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 44 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 45 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-1.1 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Doorndraai Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 98.6% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 99.9% (June 9, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 24.280°S, 28.777°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 98.6%
- Water stored
- 44 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 45 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Sterk River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 24.280°S, 28.777°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 98.6% | 44 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 99.7% | 45 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 99.9% | 45 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 99.9% | 45 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 99.2% | 45 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 99.2% | 45 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 99.2% | 45 |
| 31 May 2026 | 99.4% | 45 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Doorndraai Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Doorndraai Dam is at 98.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 44 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Doorndraai Dam reservoir full?
Doorndraai Dam is essentially full, sitting at 98.6% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Doorndraai Dam rising or falling?
The level at Doorndraai Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.1 points).
How much water can Doorndraai Dam hold?
Doorndraai Dam has a total capacity of 45 Mm³.
Where is Doorndraai Dam reservoir located?
Doorndraai Dam is located in Limpopo, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 24.280°S, 28.777°E).
What is Doorndraai Dam used for?
Doorndraai Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
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See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.