Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS
Driel Barrage Dam
90.3% full
Total capacity
8.7 Mm³
River
Tugela River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
90.3%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
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 Driel Barrage Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Driel Barrage Dam is filled to 90.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 8 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 9 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Driel Barrage Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 90.3% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 90.3% (May 31, 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
- 90.3%
- Water stored
- 8 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 9 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Tugela 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 | 90.3% | 8 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 90.3% | 8 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 90.3% | 8 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 90.3% | 8 |
| 31 May 2026 | 90.3% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Driel Barrage Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Driel Barrage Dam is at 90.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 8 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Driel Barrage Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Driel Barrage Dam is high at 90.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Driel Barrage Dam rising or falling?
The level at Driel Barrage Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Driel Barrage Dam hold?
Driel Barrage Dam has a total capacity of 9 Mm³.
Where is Driel Barrage Dam reservoir located?
Driel Barrage Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Driel Barrage Dam used for?
Driel Barrage Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.