Dam · North West · South Africa · DWS
Elandskuil Dam
106.6% full
Total capacity
1.2 Mm³
River
Swartleegte River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
106.6%vs 7 days ago
-1.6%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 Elandskuil Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Elandskuil Dam is filled to 106.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 1 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 1.6 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Elandskuil Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 106.6% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 108.6% (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
- 106.6%
- Water stored
- 1 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 1 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.6 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Swartleegte 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 | 106.6% | 1 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 108.2% | 1 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 108.2% | 1 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 108.2% | 1 |
| 31 May 2026 | 108.6% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Elandskuil Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Elandskuil Dam is at 106.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Elandskuil Dam reservoir full?
Elandskuil Dam is essentially full, sitting at 106.6% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Elandskuil Dam rising or falling?
The level at Elandskuil Dam is falling — it dropped 1.6 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Elandskuil Dam hold?
Elandskuil Dam has a total capacity of 1 Mm³.
Where is Elandskuil Dam reservoir located?
Elandskuil Dam is located in North West, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Elandskuil Dam used for?
Elandskuil Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.