Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Elandsdrift Dam
88.8% full
Total capacity
3.55 Mm³
River
Great Fish River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-32.530°S, 25.756°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
88.8%vs 7 days ago
+55.6%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 Elandsdrift Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Elandsdrift Dam is filled to 88.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 3 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 4 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 55.6 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Elandsdrift Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 33.2% (June 22, 2026) to a high of 125.3% (June 16, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 32.530°S, 25.756°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 88.8%
- Water stored
- 3 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 4 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 55.6 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Great Fish River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 32.530°S, 25.756°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 88.8% | 3 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 33.2% | 1 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 125.3% | 5 |
| 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 29, 2026, Elandsdrift Dam is at 88.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 3 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Elandsdrift Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Elandsdrift Dam is high at 88.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Elandsdrift Dam rising or falling?
The level at Elandsdrift Dam is rising — it gained 55.6 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 32.530°S, 25.756°E).
What is Elandsdrift Dam used for?
Elandsdrift 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.