Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Elands Drift Dam
54.9% full
Total capacity
3.6 Mm³
River
Great Fish River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
54.9%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.
About Elands Drift Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Elands Drift Dam is filled to 54.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 4 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Elands Drift Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 54.9% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 54.9% (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
- 54.9%
- Water stored
- 2 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 4 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Great Fish 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 | 54.9% | 2 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 54.9% | 2 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 54.9% | 2 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 54.9% | 2 |
| 31 May 2026 | 54.9% | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Elands Drift Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Elands Drift Dam is at 54.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 2 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Elands Drift Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Elands Drift Dam is within its normal operating range at 54.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Elands Drift Dam rising or falling?
The level at Elands Drift Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Elands Drift Dam hold?
Elands Drift Dam has a total capacity of 4 Mm³.
Where is Elands Drift Dam reservoir located?
Elands Drift Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Elands Drift Dam used for?
Elands Drift Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.