Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS
Hazelmere Dam
91.7% full
Total capacity
37.2 Mm³
River
Mdloti River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-29.598°S, 31.043°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
91.7%vs 7 days ago
-1.1%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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -29.598, 31.043 · Open in Google Maps
About Hazelmere Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Hazelmere Dam is filled to 91.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 34 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 (-1.1 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Hazelmere Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 91.7% (June 29, 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 29.598°S, 31.043°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 91.7%
- Water stored
- 34 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 37 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Mdloti River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 29.598°S, 31.043°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 91.7% | 34 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 92.8% | 35 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 94.6% | 35 |
| 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 29, 2026, Hazelmere Dam is at 91.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 34 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Hazelmere Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Hazelmere Dam is high at 91.7% 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 (-1.1 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 29.598°S, 31.043°E).
What is Hazelmere Dam used for?
Hazelmere Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
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See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.