Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS
Hazelmere Dam
94.6% full
Total capacity
37.2 Mm³
River
Mdloti River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
94.6%vs 7 days ago
-0.9%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 Hazelmere Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Hazelmere Dam is filled to 94.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 35 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 37 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.9 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Hazelmere Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 94.6% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 96.3% (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
- 94.6%
- Water stored
- 35 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 37 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.9 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Mdloti 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 | 94.6% | 35 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 95.5% | 36 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 95.5% | 36 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 95.5% | 36 |
| 31 May 2026 | 96.3% | 36 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Hazelmere Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Hazelmere Dam is at 94.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 35 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Hazelmere Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Hazelmere Dam is high at 94.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Hazelmere Dam rising or falling?
The level at Hazelmere Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.9 points).
How much water can Hazelmere Dam hold?
Hazelmere Dam has a total capacity of 37 Mm³.
Where is Hazelmere Dam reservoir located?
Hazelmere Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Hazelmere Dam used for?
Hazelmere Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.