Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Glen Melville Dam
96.6% full
Total capacity
6.23 Mm³
River
Water from Fish river via Ecca tunnel River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
96.6%vs 7 days ago
-1.2%losing
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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Glen Melville Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Glen Melville Dam is filled to 96.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 6 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 6 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-1.2 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Glen Melville Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 89.0% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 97.8% (June 22, 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
- 96.6%
- Water stored
- 6 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 6 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.2 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Water from Fish river via Ecca tunnel River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 0.000°N, 0.000°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 96.6% | 6 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 97.8% | 6 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 96.8% | 6 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 96.8% | 6 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 89.0% | 6 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 89.0% | 6 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 89.0% | 6 |
| 31 May 2026 | 94.7% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Glen Melville Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Glen Melville Dam is at 96.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 6 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Glen Melville Dam reservoir full?
Glen Melville Dam is essentially full, sitting at 96.6% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Glen Melville Dam rising or falling?
The level at Glen Melville Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.2 points).
How much water can Glen Melville Dam hold?
Glen Melville Dam has a total capacity of 6 Mm³.
Where is Glen Melville Dam reservoir located?
Glen Melville Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Glen Melville Dam used for?
Glen Melville Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.