Dam · Free State · South Africa · DWS
Egmont Dam
103.9% full
Total capacity
9.1 Mm³
River
Witspruit River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
103.9%vs 7 days ago
+2.8%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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Egmont Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Egmont Dam is filled to 103.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 10 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 9 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 2.8 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Egmont Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 101.1% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 103.9% (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
- 103.9%
- Water stored
- 10 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 9 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 2.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Witspruit 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 | 103.9% | 10 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 101.1% | 9 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 101.1% | 9 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 101.1% | 9 |
| 31 May 2026 | 101.7% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Egmont Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Egmont Dam is at 103.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 10 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Egmont Dam reservoir full?
Egmont Dam is essentially full, sitting at 103.9% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Egmont Dam rising or falling?
The level at Egmont Dam is rising — it gained 2.8 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Egmont Dam hold?
Egmont Dam has a total capacity of 9 Mm³.
Where is Egmont Dam reservoir located?
Egmont Dam is located in Free State, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Egmont Dam used for?
Egmont Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.