Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Doornrivier Dam
96.8% full
Total capacity
17.1 Mm³
River
Doorn River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-31.513°S, 27.334°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
96.8%vs 7 days ago
-0.8%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
About Doornrivier Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Doornrivier Dam is filled to 96.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 17 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 17 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.8 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Doornrivier Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 93.0% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 98.6% (June 9, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 31.513°S, 27.334°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 96.8%
- Water stored
- 17 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 17 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Doorn River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 31.513°S, 27.334°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 96.8% | 17 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 97.6% | 17 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 98.6% | 17 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 98.6% | 17 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 93.0% | 16 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 93.0% | 16 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 93.0% | 16 |
| 31 May 2026 | 93.2% | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Doornrivier Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Doornrivier Dam is at 96.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 17 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Doornrivier Dam reservoir full?
Doornrivier Dam is essentially full, sitting at 96.8% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Doornrivier Dam rising or falling?
The level at Doornrivier Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.8 points).
How much water can Doornrivier Dam hold?
Doornrivier Dam has a total capacity of 17 Mm³.
Where is Doornrivier Dam reservoir located?
Doornrivier Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 31.513°S, 27.334°E).
What is Doornrivier Dam used for?
Doornrivier Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
Nearby reservoirs
See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.