Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Doornrivier Dam
98.6% full
Total capacity
17.1 Mm³
River
Doorn River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
98.6%vs 7 days ago
+5.6%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.
About Doornrivier Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Doornrivier Dam is filled to 98.6% 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 risen by 5.6 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Doornrivier Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 98.6%
- Water stored
- 17 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 17 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 5.6 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Doorn 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 | 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 9, 2026, Doornrivier Dam is at 98.6% 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 98.6% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Doornrivier Dam rising or falling?
The level at Doornrivier Dam is rising — it gained 5.6 percentage points over the latest week on record.
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 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Doornrivier Dam used for?
Doornrivier Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.