Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Elandsdrift Dam
64.7% 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
64.7%vs 7 days ago
-53.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↓falling
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 Elandsdrift Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Elandsdrift Dam is filled to 64.7% 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 fallen by 53.2 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Elandsdrift Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 64.7% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 117.9% (June 3, 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
- 64.7%
- Water stored
- 2 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 4 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 53.2 pts
- 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 | 64.7% | 2 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 117.9% | 4 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 117.9% | 4 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 117.9% | 4 |
| 31 May 2026 | 116.2% | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Elandsdrift Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Elandsdrift Dam is at 64.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 2 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Elandsdrift Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Elandsdrift Dam is within its normal operating range at 64.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Elandsdrift Dam rising or falling?
The level at Elandsdrift Dam is falling — it dropped 53.2 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Elandsdrift Dam hold?
Elandsdrift Dam has a total capacity of 4 Mm³.
Where is Elandsdrift Dam reservoir located?
Elandsdrift Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Elandsdrift Dam used for?
Elandsdrift Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.