Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
Eikenhof Dam
109.5% full
Total capacity
28.9 Mm³
River
Palmiet River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-34.128°S, 19.035°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
109.5%vs 7 days ago
+8.2%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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Eikenhof Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Eikenhof Dam is filled to 109.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 32 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 29 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 8.2 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Eikenhof Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 101.3% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 109.5% (June 29, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 34.128°S, 19.035°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 109.5%
- Water stored
- 32 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 29 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 8.2 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Palmiet River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 34.128°S, 19.035°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 109.5% | 32 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 101.3% | 29 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 102.1% | 30 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 102.1% | 30 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 101.3% | 29 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 101.3% | 29 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 101.3% | 29 |
| 31 May 2026 | 102.1% | 30 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Eikenhof Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Eikenhof Dam is at 109.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 32 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Eikenhof Dam reservoir full?
Eikenhof Dam is essentially full, sitting at 109.5% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Eikenhof Dam rising or falling?
The level at Eikenhof Dam is rising — it gained 8.2 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Eikenhof Dam hold?
Eikenhof Dam has a total capacity of 29 Mm³.
Where is Eikenhof Dam reservoir located?
Eikenhof Dam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 34.128°S, 19.035°E).
What is Eikenhof Dam used for?
Eikenhof Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
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See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.