Dam · Free State · South Africa · DWS
Erfenis Dam
102.5% full
Total capacity
213.8 Mm³
River
Groot-Vet River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
102.5%vs 7 days ago
+2.0%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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Erfenis Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Erfenis Dam is filled to 102.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 219 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 214 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 2.0 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Erfenis Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.5% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 102.5% (June 9, 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
- 102.5%
- Water stored
- 219 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 214 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 2.0 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Groot-Vet 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 | 102.5% | 219 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.5% | 215 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.5% | 215 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.5% | 215 |
| 31 May 2026 | 100.6% | 215 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Erfenis Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Erfenis Dam is at 102.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 219 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Erfenis Dam reservoir full?
Erfenis Dam is essentially full, sitting at 102.5% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Erfenis Dam rising or falling?
The level at Erfenis Dam is rising — it gained 2.0 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Erfenis Dam hold?
Erfenis Dam has a total capacity of 214 Mm³.
Where is Erfenis Dam reservoir located?
Erfenis Dam is located in Free State, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Erfenis Dam used for?
Erfenis Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.