Dam · Limpopo · South Africa · DWS
Doorndraai Dam
99.9% full
Total capacity
45 Mm³
River
Sterk River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
99.9%vs 7 days ago
+0.7%gaining
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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Doorndraai Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Doorndraai Dam is filled to 99.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 45 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 (+0.7 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Doorndraai Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 99.2% (June 3, 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 99.9%
- Water stored
- 45 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 45 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.7 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Sterk 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 | 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 9, 2026, Doorndraai Dam is at 99.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 45 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Doorndraai Dam reservoir full?
Doorndraai Dam is essentially full, sitting at 99.9% of capacity as of June 9, 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 (+0.7 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Doorndraai Dam used for?
Doorndraai Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.