Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS
Hluhluwe Dam
91.2% full
Total capacity
25.9 Mm³
River
Hluhluwe River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-28.122°S, 32.180°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
91.2%vs 7 days ago
-0.8%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
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About Hluhluwe Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Hluhluwe Dam is filled to 91.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 24 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 26 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.8 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Hluhluwe Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 91.2% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 93.9% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 28.122°S, 32.180°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 91.2%
- Water stored
- 24 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 26 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Hluhluwe River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 28.122°S, 32.180°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 91.2% | 24 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 92.0% | 24 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 93.0% | 24 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 93.0% | 24 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 93.1% | 24 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 93.1% | 24 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 93.1% | 24 |
| 31 May 2026 | 93.9% | 24 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Hluhluwe Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Hluhluwe Dam is at 91.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 24 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Hluhluwe Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Hluhluwe Dam is high at 91.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Hluhluwe Dam rising or falling?
The level at Hluhluwe Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.8 points).
How much water can Hluhluwe Dam hold?
Hluhluwe Dam has a total capacity of 26 Mm³.
Where is Hluhluwe Dam reservoir located?
Hluhluwe Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 28.122°S, 32.180°E).
What is Hluhluwe Dam used for?
Hluhluwe Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
Nearby reservoirs
See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.