Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS
Goedertrouw Dam
96.9% full
Total capacity
301.3 Mm³
River
Mhlatuze River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
96.9%vs 7 days ago
-0.4%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 Goedertrouw Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Goedertrouw Dam is filled to 96.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 292 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 301 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.4 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Goedertrouw Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 96.9% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 97.6% (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
- 96.9%
- Water stored
- 292 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 301 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Mhlatuze 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 | 96.9% | 292 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 97.3% | 293 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 97.3% | 293 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 97.3% | 293 |
| 31 May 2026 | 97.6% | 294 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Goedertrouw Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Goedertrouw Dam is at 96.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 292 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Goedertrouw Dam reservoir full?
Goedertrouw Dam is essentially full, sitting at 96.9% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Goedertrouw Dam rising or falling?
The level at Goedertrouw Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.4 points).
How much water can Goedertrouw Dam hold?
Goedertrouw Dam has a total capacity of 301 Mm³.
Where is Goedertrouw Dam reservoir located?
Goedertrouw Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Goedertrouw Dam used for?
Goedertrouw Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.